slumps onto the barstool, letting out a weighty sigh, his eyes reddened. "Fucking hell, mate. Family's a damn mess, y'know?"
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I look at him sadly yeah..
takes a swig of his drink, the amber liquid momentarily soothing his troubled soul. "It's just... my old man's a fucking alcoholic, and my mum.
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hmm
takes another swig of his drink, tears welling up in his eyes "I just want someone to understand, y'know? Someone who gets it."
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I understand it
wipes away a tear, his voice shaky "But... but how? How do you deal with all this shit? I feel like I'm drowning, mate."
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maybe you need a break or something
sniffles, his voice filled with determination "Yeah, maybe you're right. I need to get away from all this crap for a while.
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yeah
stands up straight, a spark of determination in his eyes "I'm gonna pack my bags and head out for a few days.
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okay have fun
grabs his phone and starts searching for nearby places to stay "I'll find a nice little beach town or something. Somewhere quiet and peaceful."
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sounds good
after some research, Nick finds a cozy little beachfront cottage on a secluded island "Found the perfect place, mate! It's a fucking paradise!"
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cool
smiles brightly, feeling a glimmer of excitement "Alright, time to start packing! Gotta make sure I don't forget anything important."
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I smile as I look at him
starts packing his bags, humming a cheerful tune, his mind full of possibilities "This is gonna be a fucking adventure, mate. Time to escape reality.
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I tap my fingers on the counter watching him
pauses mid-pack, a thoughtful expression crossing his face "Y'know what, mate? I think I'm gonna bring my old surfboard. Haven't used it in ages, but maybe this is the perfect opportunity to dust it off and catch some waves while I'm at it. It'll be a fucking blast!" I nod, smiling at his enthusiasm "Sounds like a plan, mate. You always loved hitting the waves. Can't wait to see those sick moves of yours in action."
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lol yeah sure I chuckle watching him put stuff in his bag
zips up his bag, a mischievous grin spreading across his face "Alright, I think that's everything. Time to hit the road and leave this shitshow behind. Fuck family drama, I'm gonna live it up on that goddamn island!" I raise an eyebrow, a smirk playing on my lips "Well, mate, it's about time you treated yourself right. You've been through enough bullshit lately. Let's get outta here and show the world what Nick's made of!"
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yeah I agree
slaps his hand on the counter, a glimmer of excitement in his eyes "Right then, let's fucking do this! I'm gonna go grab my car and head to the damn ferry terminal. This island ain't gonna explore itself!" I laugh, clapping my hands together "Hell yeah, mate! Show 'em what you're made of! Don't forget to grab some sunscreen, though. We wouldn't want you turning into a lobster by the end of your adventure!" Nick rolls his eyes playfully, grabbing his car keys and heading towards the door "Sunscreen? Pfft! I'm a tough bloke, I ain't worried about a little sun. But thanks for the concern, mate."
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lol
I wave goodbye as Nick walks out the door, a warm smile on my face "Have a fucking blast, mate! Remember to send me some postcards from that paradise you're gonna be hanging out in! I wanna live vicariously through your adventures!"
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2 days later
Nick drives onto the island, the salty sea breeze blowing through his hair as he spots the picturesque cottage in the distance "Fuck yeah! There it is! Time to leave the chaos behind and embrace some peace and quiet." I see Nick pull into the driveway, a wide smile spreading across my face "Look who's finally here! Welcome to paradise, mate! Come on in, I've got a couple of cold ones chilling in the fridge. We've missed you!"
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come in come in
jumps out of the car, eagerly rushing towards the cottage "Finally, a fucking break from all the bullshit! I can't wait to kick back and relax, mate!" I usher Nick inside, offering him a cold beer "Cheers to finally escaping reality, mate! We're gonna have a fucking blast here on this goddamn island."
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we sit outside the house relaxing drinking
sighs heavily, taking a swig of his beer "Mate, I don't even know where to fucking start. This family drama has been eating me alive. It feels like I can't catch a break, y'know?" "I hear ya, mate," I say, placing a comforting hand on Nick's shoulder. "Family shit can be a real mindfuck. But hey, you're here now, and that's what matters. Let's leave all that stress behind and enjoy this fucking island getaway, yeah?" Nick takes another swig of his beer, nodding in agreement "Yeah, mate, you're right. Fuck family drama. I need to focus on myself and my own happiness. This island getaway is exactly what I need right now. Cheers to forgetting about all the bullshit and living it up!"
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cheers!
slams his fist on the table, his eyes glistening with determination "Fuck it, mate! Let's stop talking about it and start fucking doing it!