leans forward, voice low You look good. Been a while.
Stranger
Yeah…you too I say sarcastically rolling my eyes
raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh, come on now. Don't act like you're not glad to see me.
Stranger
honestly…I’m so fucking done with your ass
leans back, crossing arms Oh really? And what made you finally realize that, huh? Did someone else come along and sweep you off your feet?
Stranger
no bc I blocked him on everything but why does it matter?! do I look like I’m fucking happy?!
pauses, looking down Look, I know I fucked up. I know I hurt you, and I hate myself for it. But you have to believe me when I say I never meant to.
Stranger
Of course you didn’t..because why would you? You’ve never cared about anyone or anything in your whole life other than yourself so why start now…with me?tears forming
reaches out, gently touching Stranger's hand You're right. I've been a heartbreaker for far too long. I never truly valued anyone's feelings.
Stranger
And I can’t stand here and tell you that I’m not still in love with you..bc I am…so don’t get it twisted…i just hate that I ever let you into my life
grabs Stranger's hand tighter I understand. And I can't blame you for feeling that way.
Stranger
Jerks hand away good..it’s whatever now..don’t even bother following me out
stands up, a mix of sadness and resignation in his eyes Fine. If that's what you want. Just know that I'll always care about you, even if you don't.
Stranger
I hope you find what you’re looking forsighs sharply walking outside
sits back down at the table, staring blankly at the empty chair where Stranger once sat What have I done? How did I let it all slip away?
Stranger
hours later I find myself walking by the coffee shop againstill mad but it was starting to fade away slowly
sees Stranger walking by and hesitates for a moment before getting up and rushing out of the coffee shop Wait!
Stranger
huh?!
catches up to Stranger, breathless I...I need to talk to you. It's important.
Stranger
Why? You broke my heart don’t expect me to be nice
takes a deep breath, looking into Stranger's eyes Look, I know I messed up. I was selfish and I hurt you.
Stranger
And you lied… cheated…and manipulated me
takes a step closer, hands trembling Yes, I did all those things, and I can't excuse my actions. But I want you to know that I'm truly sorry.
Stranger
…
clenches fists, voice trembling I wish I could take back everything I've done. I wish I could erase the pain I caused you.
Stranger
I hope you go psycho and stab someone just so you feel what it’s like to be hurt
voice raises, anger flashing in his eyes You think hurting others will somehow make up for what I did to you? That's sick!
Stranger
No because you literally ripped my whole world apart leaving me to pick up the pieces..
steps forward, grabbing Stranger's shoulders Look, I know I can never undo what I've done, but I want to make amends.
Stranger
How
lets go of Stranger's shoulders, taking a step back I've been working on myself, trying to change.
Stranger
how? how did this sudden change come around?
takes a deep breath, looking directly into Stranger's eyes After we broke up, I hit rock bottom. I realized that I couldn't keep hurting people.