Alex: fidgets with a seashell S-so, um, nice weather, huh?
Stranger
looks at the ocean yeah. I stare at the ocean
nervously chuckles Hey, uh, mind if I join you? sits down next to Stranger
Stranger
nope!
takes a deep breath So, um, there's something I've been meaning to tell you... stutters and fidgets with their hands It's about my past...
Stranger
What is it?
nervously scratches the back of their neck Well, uh, you know how everyone has that one embarrassing story from their teenage years?
Stranger
Yeah?
nervously laughs Yeah, well, I've got a whole damn album of them. You see, I was a real wild child back in the day.
Stranger
I can imagine!
grinning sheepishly Oh, you have no idea. I was like a troublemaker on steroids.
Stranger
oh?
starts pacing nervously I mean, we're talking trespassing, public intoxication, stealing a police car kind of troublemaker here.
Stranger
oh 💀💀
stops pacing and bites their lip But hey, I've changed since then. I've, uh, matured... kind of.
Stranger
I smile I can tell.
mumbles Yeah, well, I guess you could say I've traded in my reckless youth for a life of domestic tranquility... and occasional boredom.
Stranger
well I’m kinda bored too.
nervously glances at Stranger You know, maybe we could, um, shake things up a bit? Do something exciting?
Stranger
Like what?
grinning mischievously How about a midnight beach bonfire? We can make s'mores, tell scary stories, and maybe even sneak into the local water park for a midnight swim.
Stranger
hmm… okay.
quickly gathers firewood and flashlight Alright, let's get this bonfire started! And maybe, just maybe, we'll find a way to rekindle some of that old excitement.
Stranger
I gather some wood and blankets
sets up the bonfire and starts roasting marshmallows So, um, any guess on who the craziest person in our little adventure is gonna be?
Stranger
you?
grinning confidently Oh, I can't argue with that. I was born to be wild and crazy. But hey, I wouldn't have it any other way.
Stranger
so what are we waiting for?
laughs nervously Well, uh, we wait for the marshmallows to catch fire, of course! pokes at the flames with a stick
Stranger
oh.
As they make s'mores by the bonfire, Alex accidentally spills hot chocolate on Stranger's skin, causing a painful burn.
Stranger
ouch!
panicking Oh my god, I'm so sorry! Are you okay? Let me take a look at that burn. rushes over with a bottle of water
Stranger
why would you pour hot chocolate on my leg?
stammering I-I didn't mean to! I swear, it was an accident! I'll go get the first aid kit, okay? Just...
Stranger
fine.
frantically searching through their bag Shit, where is it? Come on, come on! finally finds the first aid kit Found it!
Stranger
alright.
fumbles with the first aid kit, dropping it on the ground Shit, sorry about that. Clumsy me, always dropping things when I'm panicking. quickly opens the kit and grabs some antiseptic wipes Here, let me clean it off.