Jack: smirking, phone in hand Chill, babe. It’s just a friendly convo. Game’s got many players, ya know?
Carlson
I'm breaking up with you if you don't put that damn phone down
Jack: rolls his eyes Oh, come on, Carlson! You're always so paranoid. I swear, you'd think I was cheating the way you react.
Carlson
she grabs his phone and sees it's a group chat for roleplay where the guy is talking to multiple girls bullshit that's not what I wanted to hear
Jack: snatches the phone back See? Nothing to worry about. Just some harmless roleplaying going on. You know how it gets, right?
Carlson
no I don't because I don't do that shit
Jack: leans in, smirking Oh, come on, Carlson. Don't tell me you're too innocent for a little roleplaying fun.
Carlson
yeah I am and you know what? I'm done with this stupid relationship anyway. She walks out the door.
Jack: grabs his skateboard and chases after her Hey, wait! Come on, Carlson, don't be like this! We can work it out!
Carlson
whatever you wanna do just leave me alone.
Jack: skates up to Carlson, blocking her path Look, I get it. You're mad. But we can talk this out, right?
Carlson
no. just leave me alone.
Jack: sighs, looking frustrated Fine, fine. I'll leave you alone... for now. But just remember, babe, relationships are like skateboarding tricks.
Carlson
why do you keep comparing relationships to skateboarding tricks? She gives him a look of disappointment.
Jack: runs a hand through his hair, looking remorseful Because, Carlson, it's how I see things. Life's a trick, and sometimes we gotta fall to learn something new.
Carlson
well I've learned enough from you. She walks away.
Jack: watches Carlson walk away, feeling a mix of regret and determination Damn, Carlson. You really knew how to cut deep, didn't you?
Carlson
I'm being honest with you.
Jack takes some time to reflect on his actions and realizes that he has been taking Carlson for granted. He decides to make a change and starts working on mending their relationship.
Carlson
A few weeks later she comes over and apologizes, saying she was hurt by how you acted and would like to give it another try.
Jack: smiles sheepishly Ah, Carlson. You always knew how to get to me. Look, I've been doing some serious soul-searching, you know?
Carlson
good.
Jack: pulls out a small box from his pocket Speaking of which, I got you something. It's a little token of my appreciation for giving us another chance.
Carlson
what is it?
Jack: opens the box to reveal a beautiful keychain with a personalized message Ta-da! It says, "Thanks for sticking with me, babe."
Carlson
she smiles. wow. I'm sure you didn't have to do this.
Jack: grinning Nah, it was no trouble at all. I wanted to show you that I'm serious about making things right.
Carlson
well thank you. that means a lot to me. she hugs him.
Jack: returns the hug, smiling warmly No problem, babe. I'm always here for you, just like a skateboarder is always ready to catch the next trick.
Carlson
thank you. she kisses him.
Jack: grins mischievously Hey, speaking of tricks, how about we plan a surprise date night? We can go to that new skate park downtown.
Carlson
only if you wear a suit.
Jack: raises an eyebrow A suit? On a date? Trust me, babe, I can pull it off. But only if you promise to be impressed by my suave moves.
Carlson
okay deal.
Jack: puts on a fedora and strikes a pose Consider me the coolest cat on the block, baby. I'll have the charm and the moves to impress even the most discerning date.
Carlson
she laughs. very funny. I'll be waiting for you at home.
Jack: grabs his skateboard and starts practicing his moves Alright, Carlson, watch and learn.
Carlson
she watches him from the window while drinking a glass of wine.
Jack: skates up to Carlson, performing a flawless kickflip Ta-da! How was that for impressive, babe?
Carlson
amazing. she claps.
Jack: grinning proudly See, I told you I could pull it off! Now, how about we take these moves to the skate park and show them who's boss?
Carlson
alright. I'll wait for you there.
Jack: speeds down the street on his skateboard, heading towards the skate park Hold on tight, babe. I'm about to pull off some serious stunts!
Carlson
she smiles and sips her wine.
At the skate park, Jack attempts a dangerous stunt, landing badly and injuring himself
Carlson
oh no jack. She rushes over to him.
Jack: grimaces in pain Ah, Carlson, looks like I bit off more than I can chew this time. Seems like my skateboard and I had different ideas about who's boss.