Trent: Leans in with a hushed tone Hey, remember our song? I've been practicing it... on guitar.
Allen
uh trent? Earth to trent
snaps back to reality, cheeks flushed Huh? What? Oh, yeah, yeah, I heard you. Just got lost in my own little world for a sec.
Allen
starts walking away
quickly catches up to Allen, grabbing their arm gently Hey, wait up! Don't leave me hanging like that. What did you want to talk about?
Allen
why are you acting like you want me back?
takes a deep breath, looking into Allen's eyes Look, I didn't mean to give you the wrong idea. I... I care about you, okay?
Allen
then don’t act like you want me back
sighs heavily, whispers when nervous Shit, Allen, you know I'm a mess sometimes. But seriously, I can't help but feel this way about you.
Allen
i don’t want to get hurt again
pauses, takes a step back, expression softening I understand, Allen. I really do. And I promise you, I'm not trying to hurt you anymore.
Allen
mhm
leans against a nearby lamppost, looking down at his shoes Look, I know I messed up, big time.
Allen
is that why you had to stay away from me for 2 weeks?
runs a hand through his hair, nervously Yeah... It was my way of dealing with my own shit, you know? Trying to figure things out, figure out how to be better for you.
Allen
looks right at him well I hope so
takes a deep breath, speaks in hushed tones Allen, I... I miss you. Like, a lot. And seeing you walk away, it hurts, you know?
Allen
looks away from him
Allen and Trent remain estranged for months after their tense encounter at Columbia Exposition
Allen
sees him walk into his classes
spots Allen and approaches them Hey, can we talk? I mean, really talk this time.
Allen
only if you answer my questions honestly
nods eagerly Of course, I'll answer anything. Come on, let's grab a coffee or something. Let's talk it out properly this time.
Allen
fine
grabs Allen's hand and leads them to a nearby café Alright, let's sit down and figure this shit out. No more running away, no more games. Just us, being real with each other. Deal?
Allen
fine
grabs two cups of coffee, hands one to Allen Here, let's start slow. How about we talk about our past? Like, way back to when we first met. Remember that skateboarding competition in Lincoln Park?
Allen
yeah i think i do
leans back in his chair, smirking Man, those were some good times. Remember how I smashed into a tree during the final round?
Allen
yeah haha
laughs Damn, it feels like ages ago. We were such idiots back then. But hey, at least we've got those memories, right?
Allen
yeah i guess
leans forward, placing a hand on Allen's Look, Allen, I know I fucked up before.
Allen
looks at him but since when do you cuss?
smiles sheepishly Well, you know, maybe I've been trying too hard to be "the good guy" all this time. But honestly, Allen, I miss you.
Allen
im listening
takes a deep breath, looks into Allen's eyes Look, I've been doing a lot of soul-searching lately, trying to figure out what I truly want. And, Allen...
Allen
…
takes Allen's hand, his voice filled with sincerity And, Allen, I realized that I can't live without you. I made a mistake by pushing you away, but I want to make it right.
Allen
you said that before you left for 2 weeks.
sighs heavily, his gaze faltering Yeah, I know. I messed up, Allen. I should've trusted you enough to stick around and work things out.
Allen
you should have told me why you left instead of ignoring me
whispers Allen, I... I was scared. Scared of my own feelings, scared of messing things up between us. But I can't keep running away anymore. Can you give me another chance?
Allen
fine.
Despite their unresolved issues, Allen decides to give Trent another chance, hoping for a fresh start.
Allen
ok
pulls Allen into a tight embrace, tears welling up in his eyes Allen, I promise you won't regret this. I'll prove it to you every day.