"Saw you with Alex again. We barely talk now. What's up with that?"
Stranger
I don’t know…?
"Don't give me that bullshit! I've known you since we were kids, and now you're just ignoring me for someone else? What did they do to deserve your attention?"
Stranger
well they have been very nice and friendly to me…
"Nice and friendly? So what? Are they somehow better than me? I thought we were friends, but I guess I was wrong."
Stranger
you aren’t wrong…
"Then why are you spending all your time with them and not me? What did they do to deserve your loyalty? Tell me!"
Stranger
think what you want..she smiles sad
"You know what? Forget it. I don't need friends like you who just replace me with someone else. From now on, I'll take care of myself. Goodbye, Stranger." walks away, tears streaming down his face
Stranger
wait vin…she starts running towards him
"No! I can't believe you'd chase after me like this. Just leave me alone, Stranger. I don't need your apologies or explanations. I'm done." runs faster, tears blurring his vision
Stranger
why is it that whenever i hurt you, i end up feeling more pain than you..?she holds her knees
stops running, turns around and looks at Stranger with tear-filled eyes "Why? Because every time you hurt me, it feels like a piece of my heart breaks. And I can't keep going like this, Stranger. I deserve better."
Stranger
maybe….we should take a break from each other for awhile…she holds her knees and her stomach hurts because she fell
rushes over to Stranger, kneeling down beside her "Are you okay? What happened? Should I call for help?"
Stranger
no…it hurts….but its nothing…she tries standing up
helps Stranger to her feet and supports her, worried expression "Let me help you. You shouldn't be pushing yourself like this.
Stranger
fine….she sighs
wraps an arm around Stranger's waist, guiding her towards a nearby bench "Sit down. I'll stay here with you until you feel better."
Stranger
ok…I think im still going to barf…
rushes to find a nearby trash can and holds it for Stranger, holding her hair back gently "Here, use this. I'll be right here when you're done."
Stranger
she threw up
gently wipes Stranger's mouth with a tissue and hands her a bottle of water "Take small sips. It'll help settle your stomach."
Stranger
ok…thanks….she takes a sip
strokes Stranger's hair soothingly "You know, Stranger, I've always cared about you. I hate seeing you like this, hurting and in pain.
Stranger
she sighs yeah…i just messed up something good..
takes a deep breath, looking into Stranger's eyes "Maybe we both did. Maybe we let our own insecurities and fears get in the way of what could have been a beautiful friendship. But it's never too late to make things right. If you're willing, I'm willing too. Let's try again, Stranger. Let's start over.
Stranger
she hugs him tightly please dont ever leave me again..
returns the hug, holding Stranger tightly "I promise, I won't. No matter what happens, I'll always be here for you. We'll get through this together.
Stranger
i dont know how to apologize…im so sorry vin…she starts crying
wipes away Stranger's tears gently "It's alright, Stranger. Actions speak louder than words. Just promise me that you'll make it up to me.
Stranger
h-how…
pauses for a moment, thinking "I have an idea. How about we go on a trip together? Just the two of us.
Stranger
where would we go…?
smiles mischievously "Anywhere you want, Stranger. We can go to the beach, the mountains, or maybe even a cozy cabin in the woods.
Stranger
omg i would love that…when would we go?
grinning excitedly "How about this weekend? We can pack our bags tonight and leave early tomorrow morning. What do you say, Stranger?"
Stranger
that sounds great!
pulls out a notebook and pen, jotting down a list of essentials "Alright, let's start making a list of things we'll need for the trip.
Stranger
ok…
closes the notebook and stands up, determined "We'll need some warm clothes for the mountains.
Stranger
oh ok
starts gathering warm clothes from their closet, arranging them neatly in a suitcase "We'll also need some comfortable shoes for hiking.
Stranger
she gives him a white sweater that he loved here…you used to wear this all the time…
smiles softly, taking the sweater from Stranger "Thank you, Stranger. It means a lot to me that you remembered. I'll treasure it."
Stranger
she blushes and looks down shyly
puts the sweater aside and grabs a map, spreading it out on the table "Now, let's figure out the best route to take.