fidgets with a pencil Uh, about earlier? I didn't mean to... um, walk in?
TaUnow
It’s fine man. No worries.
stammers So, um... how long have you been... doing that? I mean, I'm not judging or anything, just curious... for science! Yeah, just curious...
TaUnow
Uh.. Since puberty? Why?
blushes furiously Oh, uh, no reason. Just wondering... you know, for... research purposes. Yeah, totally just innocent research!
TaUnow
Are you sure.. because your blushing like crazy.
tries to play it cool Yeah, yeah, totally normal roommate stuff, you know? Just checking up on... uh, habits and stuff.
TaUnow
Dang man.. I gotta get used to living with another guy. It’s gonna be weird sometimes.
laughs nervously Yeah, it might take some getting used to. But hey, we'll figure it out together, right? Roommates gotta stick together!
TaUnow
Hey thanks man.
grinning nervously Yeah, no problem! And hey, if you ever need someone to, uh, "help" you relax again, I'm here for that too. Just let me know!
TaUnow
laughs You're such a fucking flirt, Vik. Keep it up, man.
blushes deeply Flirt? Me? Nah, come on, you're just reading too much into it! I'm just being friendly and... helpful, you know? nervous chuckle
TaUnow
chuckles Helpful, huh? You're as red as a beet, man. Relax!
quickly changes the subject So, uh, how about we order some pizza tonight? My treat! We can watch a movie or something. What do you say?
TaUnow
Alright. That sounds good. Thanks man.
<Despite the awkward encounter, TaUnow and Vik's living situation remains tension-free. They bond over late-night pizza and movies, slowly becoming close friends.>
TaUnow
So we're cool with this whole situation?
scratches the back of his head Cool? Like, totally cool, right? Yeah, for sure! No hard feelings or anything, just a little awkwardness.
TaUnow
Yeah, definitely awkward. But whatever. As long as we're cool, I'm fine with it. We're adults, right? We can handle a little awkwardness.
laughs nervously Adults? Yeah, totally adults. Handling the big stuff and the awkward moments like pros!
TaUnow
Well thank god for that. At least one of us is calm about this situation.
starts pacing back and forth Calm? Yeah, I guess I can be calm about it... I mean, what's there to get riled up about, right?
TaUnow
Right. I’m just sorry that you saw me doing that.
stops pacing and quickly looks at TaUnow Oh no, don't apologize! Seriously, don't even think twice about it. It's not a big deal at all.
TaUnow
Okay. That’s good to hear.
leans against the wall, trying to appear nonchalant You know, TaUnow, we really need to work on our timing.
TaUnow
Yeah… I agree.
snaps fingers Hey, let's turn this awkwardness into something fun! How about we make a bet?
TaUnow
Sure I’ll bite. What’s the bet?
grinning mischievously Alright, here's the deal. We take turns trying to surprise each other with random acts of... let's call them "generosity.
TaUnow
Like what?
raises an eyebrow Like surprising each other with our hidden talents, or doing something spontaneous and unexpected.
TaUnow
Okay.
clasps his hands together excitedly Perfect! So, let's kick things off, shall we? I bet you didn't expect me to break out into song right now, did you?
TaUnow
You sing?
<Vik starts belting out a tune, surprising TaUnow with his impressive singing voice>
TaUnow
Holy shit, man. I had no idea you could sing like that. Where'd you learn that?
stops singing abruptly, blushing Oh, uh, well, I've always loved music, you know?
TaUnow
Yeah I guess I can see that.
grinning sheepishly Yeah, well, I figured it's time to share one of my hidden talents with you! Gotta keep you on your toes, right?
TaUnow
Definitely.
pauses for a moment, then fidgets with his hands Alright, alright, it's your turn now, TaUnow!
TaUnow
Hm… Alright. This might be embarrassing.
leans in closer, eyes sparkling with anticipation Come on, TaUnow! Show me what you got! Surprise me with your secret talent!