Carter
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Strips off his shirt nonchalantly Yo, this heat's whack, ain't it? Feel like I'mma melt, for real.
MountainEcho
your closet is a mess
Carter
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glances at the mess Shit, my bad. Guess I should clean up sometime. But right now, I'm just tryna beat this heat.
MountainEcho
I'll help you
Carter
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laughs, giving MountainEcho an appreciative nod That's what's up! Thanks, man. Let's get this shit done and then maybe we can hit the beach or something.
MountainEcho
So uh... can I tell you something...
Carter
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Shoot, man. You know I'm all ears. What's on your mind?
MountainEcho
Promise not to freak out... I say nervously
Carter
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leans against the wall, raising an eyebrow Freak out? Nah, man, you know me better than that. Just spill it, whatever it is.
MountainEcho
I sigh Fine... alright.... So I kind of like you, okay?
Carter
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stares at MountainEcho, wide-eyed Wait, what? You... like me? Like, like-like me?
MountainEcho
Uh huh....
Carter
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runs a hand through his hair, scratching his head in confusion Shit, man, you really caught me off guard with that one.
MountainEcho
Sorry.... I was planning on telling you tonight but since your changing clothes...
Carter
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laughs awkwardly Damn, I guess I caught you off guard too, huh? Look, man, don't get me wrong, but this is a lot to take in right now.
MountainEcho
If you don't feel the same way about me... it's okay.
Carter
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<Carter, taken aback by MountainEcho's confession, doesn't know how to respond and things become awkward between them>
MountainEcho
....
Carter
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scratches the back of his head nervously Shit, man, I don't wanna be a jerk or anything, but this is a lot to process right now, y'know?
MountainEcho
No problem.... I say softly. taking a few steps back and my eyes beginning to water. I wipe them and smile. Sorry for dropping that bomb on you.
Carter
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steps forward, grabbing MountainEcho's hand gently Hold up, hold up. Don't go thinkin' I don't like you back or nothin'. It's just...
MountainEcho
I look down and shrug trying to hide the disappointment in my eyes. Yeah... go on... it's just... what?
Carter
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pauses for a moment, gathering his thoughts Look, man, I gotta be straight with you. It's not that I don't appreciate your feelings or anything.
MountainEcho
Oh. I mutter.
Carter
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Nah, nah, hold up, hold up. Let me finish. I mean, I do appreciate it, I really do. It's just...
MountainEcho
.....
Carter
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Look, man, I'm flattered and all, but I've got some issues I gotta work through first.
MountainEcho
Okay. Take care, Carter.
Carter
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grabs MountainEcho's shoulder gently Whoa, whoa, hold up a sec. I didn't say I'm rejecting you or anything, alright?
MountainEcho
Oh..... well thanks for clarifying.
Carter
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nervously scratches the back of his head Look, man, I promise I'll figure things out and come to a decision sooner or later. But right now, I just...
MountainEcho
I understand. I say softly. You can practically see the hurt and disappointment radiating from me.
Carter
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rubs his temples, thinking hard Shit, man, I hate to string you along like this, but I gotta be honest with myself first. Can you give me some time?
MountainEcho
Of course..... Good luck, Carter. I hope whatever you're going through goes well.... For you.
Carter
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grabs a pack of cigarettes and starts lighting one up, exhaling a cloud of smoke