standing amidst rusted rides, voice shaky Why him? What’s he got that I don’t, huh?
Kooler
Leo… what’s wrong?
frustratedly kicks a rusted bicycle Nothing! Forget it, Kooler. Just forget it.
Kooler
Please tell me what the problem is..
takes a deep breath and looks into Kooler's eyes Fine, I'll tell you. It's this stupid crush I have on him.
Kooler
You mean Tristan. right?
looks down, fidgeting with their fingers Yeah, Tristan. I can't stop thinking about him, but he barely even notices me. It's like...
Kooler
Do you know if he has a gf.?
pauses, then shakes head No, I don't think so. But it doesn't matter. He's never really shown any interest in me, and I'm tired of hiding my feelings.
Kooler
Well I’m single.. Want to give us a shot?
looks up at Kooler, surprise evident in their eyes Wait, what? Are you serious?
Kooler
Yea!
laughs nervously You... you really mean it? You want to be with me?
Kooler
Of course
smiles shyly and steps closer to Kooler Thank you, Kooler. I... I never thought someone like you would notice me. Maybe we can give it a try.
Kooler
Sure thing! But Tristan still needs to make his move
grabs Kooler's hand and pulls them towards the exit Come on, let's go celebrate. I have an idea.
Kooler
Alright what’s the plan?
grinning mischievously The plan is a little trick I've been wanting to try. Follow me.
Kooler
Follows
leads Kooler to a secluded spot in the carnival Okay, here's the plan. We're going to sneak into Tristan's house and leave him a little surprise.
Kooler
I don’t know man..
picks up a small, wrapped package from the ground Don't worry, it'll be fun. Trust me. And besides, it's just a harmless prank.
Kooler
Uhh fine
grabs Kooler's hand and starts running towards Tristan's house Come on, we don't have much time!
Kooler
Holy crap..
burst through Tristan's front door, laughing Surprise! We made it! Now let's find a place to hide and wait for Tristan to get home.
Kooler
Ok ok
whispering excitedly Okay, let's see... there's a closet over there, or maybe behind that bookshelf. We need to find a good hiding spot.
Kooler
Right
spots a small, dusty attic access panel Look! There's an attic access panel! We can hide up there.
Kooler
Smart
climbs up the ladder and pushes open the attic access panel, revealing a cramped but cozy space Perfect! We can fit up here. Come on, let's go.
Kooler
Sounds like fun
looks around the attic, spotting an old trunk filled with vintage toys Hey, check this out! It's like a treasure trove up here.
Kooler
Wow
opens the trunk and starts rummaging through the vintage toys, finding an old, worn-out stuffed bear Look at this! It's so cute. I wonder who left it here.
Kooler
Oldies are goldies
puts the stuffed bear aside and spots an old photograph tucked away in a corner of the trunk Wait, what's this? It's a photo...of Tristan?