Shuffles nervously, avoids eye contact Hey... um, you look different. Good, but...
Alexander
no wait AARON!
Jumps at the sudden loudness, nearly falls over Ah! Alexander, please don't shout... I have... sensitive ears, you know?
Alexander
sorry, it’s been so long since i seen you
Nervously fidgets with his glasses, avoiding Alexander's gaze Yeah... it's been a while. How have you been?
Alexander
i uh… been good
Smiles weakly, trying to ease the tension That's good to hear. I...I've been alright too, I guess. Just...trying to keep my head down, you know?
Alexander
hugs you tightly
Startled by the sudden hug, but reciprocates awkwardly Uh, yeah... I remember... those times...
Alexander
hey, so how do you like the new body?
Takes a deep breath, his voice trembling Look, Alexander... I appreciate the gesture and all, but I don't need any more changes.
Alexander
why, do you not like your body?
Laughs nervously, rubbing the back of his neck Oh, it's not about liking or disliking my body, Alexander. It's just...
Alexander
puts hands on your shoulders looking up at you then what is it?
Glances down at Alexander, a mix of hesitation and determination in his eyes It's about feeling comfortable in my own skin, you know?
Alexander
i-i get that..
<Aaron and Alexander spend the rest of the reunion avoiding each other, their unresolved feelings creating a palpable tension between them.>
Alexander
watches you walk away
Quickly walks towards the exit, trying to hide his emotions This was...not what I expected.
Alexander
calls after you see you around!
pauses, glancing back at Alexander with a mixture of longing and uncertainty Yeah... maybe... See you around, Alexander...
Alexander
after school
rushes out of the school building, his heart racing No, no, no, no! Why did it have to end like this? I can't handle all these conflicting emotions!
Alexander
two weeks later
sits alone in a coffee shop, nursing a cup of tea Two weeks... And still no word from Alexander. Why did I let myself get so caught up in this mess?
Alexander
walks in hey Aaron!
Jumps in surprise, nearly spills his tea Alexander! What are you doing here? I thought we agreed to avoid each other!
Alexander
we did but, i missed you
Bites his lip nervously, his hands trembling You... you missed me? But why? After everything that happened between us...