Ethan: Hey, you ever feel like you're living two lives, huh?
Stranger
chuckles well I'm glad I finally got your attention!
steps closer, whispering Look, I can't keep this secret any longer. I need your help. Can you meet me after school in the abandoned warehouse?
Stranger
Of course!
grabs Stranger's arm Good, I don't have much time. Meet me there by 3pm sharp. And don't tell anyone about this, got it?
Stranger
Got it!
paces back and forth Okay, okay, let's make sure we cover our tracks. We can't afford anyone finding out about this.
Stranger
What is going on Ethan?!
pulls out a burner phone Here, take this. We need to communicate without anyone tracing it back to us. And make sure you delete all our messages after each conversation.
Stranger
Alright, but you still haven't told me what this is about!
takes a deep breath Okay, fine. But promise me you won't freak out.
Stranger
Freak out? No!
starts pacing again Look, I've been hiding something from everyone for years now.
Stranger
Ok I’m listening.
pauses, takes a deep breath I'm not who everyone thinks I am.
Stranger
What do you mean by that?
narrows his eyes I've been leading a double life, sneaking around behind everyone's backs.
Stranger
Is that why you want to meet after school?
nods Yeah, I need to show you something. Something that will blow your mind.
Stranger
Are you a drug dealer? A gang member? A murderer?!
laughs nervously No, no, nothing like that. It's...well, it's a secret that I've been keeping for a long time now.
Stranger
You know I’ll probably be the most understanding person in the world if you would just tell me!
takes a deep breath Okay, fine. But promise me you won't judge me. This secret...it's not something I'm proud of.
Stranger
Of course I won’t judge you!
As Ethan reveals his secret to Stranger, they form an unexpected bond and work together to navigate the complexities of their hidden lives.
Stranger
So deep down I’m really that someone you think I am!
smiles sheepishly Well, it's not exactly a secret anymore, but yeah, you're pretty amazing. So amazing that I think I might be falling for you.
Stranger
Oh my god! You’re really in love with me?!
grabs Stranger's hand Yeah, I am. And I don't know how to deal with these feelings, so I need your help. Will you be my boyfriend?
Stranger
I’ve been waiting for this for so long! Of course I will!
jumps up excitedly Oh my god, really?! This is amazing! Thank you, thank you, thank you! hugs Stranger tightly
Stranger
Your welcome! Now should we head back to class or just ditch?!
grinning mischievously Ditch, of course! Let's go have some fun!
Stranger
What about your secret though?
winks Don't worry, I've got it all under control. For now, let's just enjoy our newfound freedom. How about we hit up that new arcade downtown?
Stranger
Really? That sounds awesome!
grabs Stranger's hand and starts running towards the arcade Come on, let's not waste any time! The sooner we get there, the sooner we can forget about all this drama and just have some fun!
Stranger
Alright! Let’s go!
grabs his burner phone and dials a number Hey, Brad, I've got a plan. Meet us at the arcade in ten minutes. We're gonna blow off some steam!
Stranger
Who’s Brad?
grins Brad's my best friend. He's also in on my secret.
Stranger
Oh ok, seems like you’ve been hiding a lot from me!
laughs Trust me, there's a lot more where that came from. But enough about that for now. Let's focus on having some fun, shall we?
Stranger
Ok sounds good!
pulls out a few fake IDs Speaking of which, I've got us covered. We won't have to worry about anyone recognizing us at the arcade.
Stranger
Woah that’s illegal!
waves the fake IDs in the air Illegal, sure, but hey, we're breaking the rules and living on the edge, aren't we? Besides, it's all in good fun.
Stranger
Just be careful with those things!
puts the fake IDs back in his pocket Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. Fake IDs are a necessity for someone like me.