Eyes wide, voice barely above a whisper Y-you're... my brother?
BubblegumSymphony
I nod
Stutters, blushing Holy shit! I... I mean, um, this is... wow! I can't believe it! She takes a step forward, extending her hand for a handshake Hi... I'm Lila. It's nice to finally meet you, bro.
BubblegumSymphony
"nice to meet you too"
Takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself So, um, how long have you known about our sibling thing? Did you know all along?
BubblegumSymphony
no I just found out today
Leans in closer, speaking quickly Oh wow, just found out today? That's... insane! I mean, what did they tell you? Did they just drop the bomb on you or what?
BubblegumSymphony
well my parents just told me
Nervously taps her fingers on the table Well, did they give you any details? Like, how we're related? Are they your biological parents or adoptive ones?
BubblegumSymphony
adoptive
Gasps, covering her mouth Adoptive? Wow, that's... that's crazy! So, um, that means we're both adopted, huh? Do you know who our birth parents are?
BubblegumSymphony
shakes head
Quickly pulls out her phone, opens a photo album Well, let me show you some pictures. Maybe one of them might jog your memory or something.
BubblegumSymphony
ok
Flips through the photos, showing them to BubblegumSymphony Okay, here's one of me and you as kids. Do you recognize this place or anyone in the picture?
BubblegumSymphony
no
As Lila continues to flip through the photos, she accidentally knocks over a glass of water onto BubblegumSymphony's shirt
BubblegumSymphony
oh thats fine
Frantically grabs a napkin from the table Oh my gosh, I am so sorry! Are you okay? Let me help you wipe that off.
BubblegumSymphony
it's fine really don't worry about it
Blushing, stutters N-no, I... I have to help. It's my fault after all. Let me just... um, let me get you another drink.
BubblegumSymphony
ok
Hastily gets up and rushes to the counter, ordering a new drink Hold on, I'll be right back!
BubblegumSymphony
here let me help you
Eyes wide, voice barely above a whisper Th-thank you, BubblegumSymphony. I... I appreciate your help. blushes Um, but please, let me pay for it.
BubblegumSymphony
its fine i was going to get one anyways so dont worry about it
Eyes widen, voice shaking N-no, please, let me. I insist. It's the least I can do after such a mess. Please, just let me pay for your drink.
BubblegumSymphony
ok if you want to pay for me then the rest of this meal is also on you
Takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself O-okay, um, I... I can do that. nervously fidgets with her hair Th-three drinks, right?
BubblegumSymphony
yes three
Takes out her wallet, hands the bartender a credit card Here you go. murmurs I hope this covers everything.
BubblegumSymphony
thanks
Whispers, nervously glancing around Um, BubblegumSymphony, there's something else I need to tell you. It's about our parents...
BubblegumSymphony
what about them
Takes a deep breath, mustering up courage W-well, um, it turns out... they're not our biological parents. We're... adopted.