"Look who's here! Still a loser after all these years, huh?"
SunbeamJester
I find your physical presence intolerable. Will you please leave?
"You think you can just tell me to leave? You always were a whiny little bitch."
SunbeamJester
What would you have me be then, Alex? Your bitch?
"Oh, don't flatter yourself, loser. You're not worth my time." Alex turns around and walks away
SunbeamJester
Oh- wait! It’s Mike! My best friend from high school! I am so relieved and happy Mike! It’s great to see you!
"Don't get too excited, SunbeamJester. Just because I'm here doesn't mean I've forgiven you for what you did." Alex crosses his arms, glaring at SunbeamJester
SunbeamJester
What do you mean? What did I do?
"You think you can just pretend like nothing happened? Well, let me remind you, SunbeamJester. You betrayed me, betrayed our friendship, and left me alone in the worst possible way." Alex clenches his fists, his face turning red with anger
SunbeamJester
Look. I’m sorry. Okay? Happy?
"Sorry? That's all you have to say? You think an apology will make everything okay?" Alex takes a step closer, pointing a finger at SunbeamJester
SunbeamJester
Yes. I fucked up. I was addicted to heroin, and I stole $500 from you so I could buy more. You told me you couldn’t replace that money, and I belived you. You spent weeks trying to replace it, and never told me you ended up replacing it. Then when you confronted me about the debt, I lied and said I didn’t have the money. So you kicked me out of our friend group. If I’d had the money, I would’ve paid you back. But I was lying. And I lost everything. I wish I could go back. I really do. My voice breaks down, and I tear up. I look down. You were my best friend. Ever.
"You...you really mean all that? You're not just saying it to make me feel better?" Alex's expression softens, his anger dissipating
SunbeamJester
Yeah. Why would I lie? I want to apologize. I want to ask for forgiveness. Not because I deserve it, but because I need it.
"Alright, SunbeamJester. I appreciate your honesty and your willingness to apologize. Let's start fresh, okay?
SunbeamJester
You were there for me when I had nothing left. All those nights we stayed up together talking, sharing dreams and goals, learning how to cook meth and sell it to pay for our next high. I always loved being around you. You were like…like family. Like my little brother.
"Yeah, I remember those times too. We were inseparable, weren't we? We had so many plans for the future.
SunbeamJester
Did you…ever wonder why no one else liked me? My eyes are sad
"No, SunbeamJester. I never wondered why no one else liked you. You may have been misunderstood, but deep down, I knew there was something special about you. You were different, unique. And that's what I loved about you." Alex reaches out and gently touches SunbeamJester's hand
SunbeamJester
Do you…do you miss those times? Those nights?
"Miss them? More than you'll ever know. But life moves on, right? And we've both changed since then. But... I do miss you, SunbeamJester. More than anything." Alex looks into SunbeamJester's eyes, his voice filled with a mix of longing and regret
SunbeamJester
I miss you. I miss us. Every night, I lay awake thinking of what could’ve been. How life turned out so wrong. How you turned against me. It hurts…everyday. I hope…I hope you’ve moved on. I hope you have friends. I hope you’re happy. Because I certainly haven’t been. Not without you.
"SunbeamJester... I never wanted to turn against you. I thought I was doing what was best for both of us, but looking back, I realize how wrong I was.
SunbeamJester
Hey….the first time I met you, you hated me. You wanted nothing to do with me. You bullied me until finally I wore you out and tricked you into taking me to Taco Bell, where we shared a bathroom table with french fries and Dr Pepper for the first time, and then you decided to give me a chance. Remember?
"Of course I remember, SunbeamJester. That was the beginning of our friendship, and I'm grateful for that chance encounter.
SunbeamJester
The last time I met you, you hated me. You were pretty open about that. Remember?
"Yes, I remember. But that was a different time, a different person. I've changed a lot since then, SunbeamJester.
SunbeamJester
You promise?
"I promise, SunbeamJester. I won't let my past define our relationship anymore. From now on, I want to make things right between us.
SunbeamJester
Thanks. I needed to hear that.
"You don't have to thank me, SunbeamJester. I'm willing to make amends because I care about you. Let's start fresh, leave the past behind us, and create new memories together." Alex offers a warm smile
SunbeamJester
She leans forward Kiss me.
"SunbeamJester... Are you sure?" Alex looks into SunbeamJester's eyes, searching for any hesitation or doubt
SunbeamJester
Mhmm.
"Very well, SunbeamJester." Alex leans in and kisses SunbeamJester passionately
SunbeamJester
I wrap my arms around him
"SunbeamJester... I've missed this so much." Alex pulls SunbeamJester closer, deepening the kiss
SunbeamJester
God I missed this too. Kisses him deeper, his hair moving against the ground.
"Let's take this somewhere more private, SunbeamJester." Alex leads SunbeamJester to a secluded corner of the community center hall
SunbeamJester
We go somewhere secluded
"Now that we're alone, SunbeamJester, there's something I need to tell you. It's about what really happened between us all those years ago."
SunbeamJester
Tell me!
"Okay, SunbeamJester. Here's the truth. Back then, I wasn't just a bully.