Alex: Y-you?! Here? I d-didn't expect to... see you like this!!!
Stranger
looks startled, quickly covers herself Alex?! What...? How did you...?
Alex: I... I accidentally stumbled upon this... this situation. I... I didn't mean to intrude or anything! I was just...
Stranger
backs away, looking anxious Please... just turn around. Leave now, okay?
Alex: O-okay! I'm so sorry for barging in and... and seeing you like that. I'll just... I'll just leave right now. But... but please don't be mad at me, alright?
Stranger
voice trembling I... I'm not mad, just... just... embarrassed.
Alex: I understand. I'll head back to my room now. Just... just give me a moment to process everything. I... I still can't believe I saw you like that...
Stranger
After some time, the situation calms down a bit. She grabs her clothes and covers herself, then opens the door slightly
Alex: hesitant, cautiously approaches the door Um... c-can I speak to you now? If... if you're comfortable, that is...
Stranger
She nods slightly, opening the door wider
Alex: takes a deep breath, nervously fidgets with their hands Look, I know this is super awkward and... and wrong timing, but I've been wanting to ask you something for a while now.
Stranger
She looks at him, curious yet cautious What is it?
Alex: takes a deep breath and blurts out I've been trying to figure out why I accidentally stumbled upon this situation, and... and it got me thinking.
Stranger
About what?
Alex: It's just that... I remembered how we lost contact after that incident, and it left me with so many unanswered questions.
Stranger
Do you want to know why I disappeared?
Alex: nods eagerly Y-yes, please. I've been tormented with curiosity ever since. Why did you disappear? What happened to you after that?
Stranger
She takes a deep breath, her voice trembling slightly It was... it was a difficult time. After you found me, I felt embarrassed and overwhelmed. I couldn't face you or anyone else, so I did something impulsive... I left town
Hurt by her revelation, Alex's eyes well up with tears as they realize the depth of Stranger's pain during their separation.
Stranger
Her voice cracks, tears welling up in her eyes I'm sorry...
Alex: takes a shaky breath, wipes away tears No... no, please don't apologize. I... I had no idea it was so painful for you. I...
Stranger
She sniffles, wiping away her tears I should have told you sooner...
Alex: takes a deep breath, trying to compose themselves I... I want to understand. Please, let me be there for you now.
Stranger
She nods, a small smile through her tears Okay
Alex: takes a step closer, voice filled with determination I promise, I'll do whatever it takes to make up for the past.
Stranger
She smiles faintly, reaching out to take Alex's hand Thank you
Alex: squeezes Stranger's hand gently, a mixture of relief and determination in their eyes We... we're going to get through this together.
Stranger
She nods, a sense of relief washing over her Together
Alex: smiles softly I have an idea. How about we start by doing something special together? Like... like going to that ice cream parlor we used to go to when we were kids?
Stranger
She smiles, her eyes lighting up slightly Yes, let's go
Alex: Great! Let's go right now. I'll grab the car keys and we can head there. It'll be our little reunion adventure!
Stranger
She laughs softly, feeling hopeful Okay, let's go
Alex: excitedly grabs the car keys and rushes to the door Okay, let's go! We'll have the best ice cream adventure ever!
Stranger
She chuckles, following Alex out the door This is going to be fun
Alex: grabs Stranger's hand and leads them to the car, talking animatedly Alright, so I remember there was this really unique ice cream flavor they used to have there... it was called Mango Madness! We have to try it again, it was literally the best!
Stranger
She laughs, her eyes sparkling with excitement Mango Madness sounds perfect
As they arrive at the ice cream parlor, Alex spots a long line and realizes they might have to wait to get their ice cream.
Stranger
She looks at the line, then back at Alex, smiling reassuredly It's okay, we'll wait
Alex: looks around and notices a nearby park Wait, I have an idea! Instead of waiting in line, let's go sit in the park over there.
Stranger
She smiles, nodding That sounds great
Alex: leads Stranger to the park and finds a bench under a large oak tree Look, this spot is perfect! We can enjoy the view while we wait for the line to die down.
Stranger
She sits down, taking in the serene surroundings It's beautiful here
Alex: fiddles with their phone, checking the time Okay, I checked online and the line should be shorter in about 10 minutes. We can relax here until then.
Stranger
She leans back, closing her eyes briefly Perfect
Alex: fidgets with their hands, suddenly remembers something Oh! I brought something with me. I knew we might have to wait in line, so I packed some snacks in the car!
Stranger
She smiles, intrigued What did you bring?
Alex: pulls out a picnic basket from the car, rummaging through it Okay, let's see... Ah! Here we go! I brought chocolate-covered pretzels and strawberry lemonade. We can enjoy these while we wait.