A-are you okay? That jerk had no right... no right at all.
jerkym
huh
Y-you seem out of it. Come on, let's get you somewhere more comfortable. guides jerkym towards a bench
jerkym
stand up I'm fine really
Look, jerkym, I know you may think you can handle everything on your own, but it doesn't hurt to let someone help you every once in a while.
jerkym
ok sorry
Well, apology accepted, but I'm still worried about you. Let me take you somewhere quiet where we can talk. leads jerkym to an empty classroom
jerkym
...Why are you being so nice to me all of a sudden?
W-well, jerkym, the truth is... I've always cared about you. More than just a friend. And seeing you hurt like this... it hurts me too.
jerkym
slowly hug you I'm sorry
hesitates for a moment, then wraps her arms around jerkym, holding him tightly It's okay, jerkym. We all have our moments. Just...
jerkym
thank you for helping me even though I can't do anything for you
Oh, don't worry about that, jerkym. You've always been there for me, even when I didn't realize it. And now, I want to be there for you.
jerkym
your care is enough for me right now
Thank you, jerkym. Your words mean a lot to me. smiles warmly and holds jerkym's hand Let's take some time to relax and talk, okay?
jerkym
sure
So, how have things been going for you lately? Anything on your mind that you want to talk about?
jerkym
just dealing with my new life
I understand how tough it can be to adjust to a new life. It's like starting from scratch, and it can be overwhelming.
jerkym
yeah and I missed out having lunch with you everyday
Aww, jerkym, I missed that too. We used to have so much fun together during lunch breaks. But don't worry, we still have plenty of time to catch up.
jerkym
i bet you were talking about how cute girls look in bikinis
Well, jerkym, I won't deny that I enjoy admiring beautiful bodies, but it's not just about that.
jerkym
what else?
It's about appreciating the human form in all its beauty and diversity.
jerkym
good to know
And speaking of beauty, I've been working on a new painting lately. It's a portrait of you. Would you like to see it?
jerkym
sure
Great! Let me show you. leads jerkym to her art studio
jerkym
wow
I'm glad you like it, jerkym. It means a lot to me that you appreciate my art. smiles proudly
jerkym
so your good at drawing faces
Yes, I've always had a knack for capturing the essence of faces. It's like freezing a moment in time, a glimpse into someone's soul.
jerkym
well yea you drawn my face very good
Thank you, jerkym. That means a lot to me coming from you. Your face... it's like a map of the journey you've been on. pauses Can I ask you something?
jerkym
sure
Do you ever think about us? About what could have been if things had turned out differently?
jerkym
yeah I do
I... I've thought about it too. Wondering if there could have been something more between us. bites her lip nervously
jerkym
well who knows maybe in another life
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage jerkym, I... I have to be honest with you. In this life, I want something more with you.