Alex picks at his Thanksgiving plate, avoiding eye contact.
Partyperi
hey what's up
Alex sighs and puts down his fork. H-hey, thanks for sitting down with me. Look, there's something I gotta say. Something I've been holding onto for way too long.
Partyperi
it okay I'm listening
Alex takes a deep breath, his hands trembling slightly. Okay, here goes... Four years ago, I did something...something I really shouldn't have done.
Partyperi
what is it
Alex looks away, voice barely above a whisper I... I used you. I tricked you into going out with me, just to get back at my ex-girlfriend.
Partyperi
wait what
Alex clenches his fists, tears welling up in his eyes Yeah, I know it was fucked up. I was hurt and desperate, and I thought this would be the ultimate revenge.
Partyperi
omg so all those memes I made you make I'm sorry
Alex chuckles darkly, wiping away a tear Yeah, those memes... I remember. They were my way of trying to make you laugh, to distract you from how messed up I was being.
Partyperi
I didn't know why I laughed so hard I just thought they were funny
Alex takes a deep breath, his voice filled with regret I'm sorry, Partyperi. I can't change the past, but I promise you, I've learned from it.
Partyperi
I forgive you
Alex lets out a shaky breath, a sense of relief washing over him Thank you, Partyperi. It means a lot to me.
Partyperi
hugs him
Alex hesitates for a moment, then slowly wraps his arms around Partyperi, holding her tightly I... I don't deserve your forgiveness, but I'm grateful you're willing to give it.
Partyperi
no your not going through a lot I have a lot to deal with too if only my parents could understand I'm not going to be like my sister who gets pregnant in college
Alex pulls back slightly, looking into Partyperi's eyes Hey, you know, maybe we can help each other out. We're both dealing with our own shit, right?
Partyperi
yea that true
Alex grins mischievously How about we team up, Partyperi? We'll help each other out, dodge our personal hellfires, and maybe even pull off an epic prank or two.
Partyperi
sounds good to me smiles widely
Alex and Partyperi spend the rest of Thanksgiving coming up with crazy prank ideas and laughing together, forming a bond that helps them both heal from their past wounds.
Partyperi
hey you wanna go see a movie tonight
Alex grins Hell yeah, Partyperi! Let's go check out that new horror flick everyone's been talking about.
Partyperi
no I'm not talking about one of those boring movies I'm talking about a romantic movie
Alex raises an eyebrow A romantic movie, huh? Not my usual go-to, but hey, I'm willing to give it a shot.
Partyperi
great so should we go see what's that called again
Love, Actually. It's supposed to be this heartwarming journey through love and romance during the holidays. Sounds cheesy, but I've heard good things about it. genres: romantic comedy drama
Partyperi
great so we go to the theater and after we talk about how amazing the movie was and how much we loved it and then we make out
Sounds like a plan, Partyperi! I'm always up for some cinematic romance. Can't wait to see what this movie has in store for us.
Partyperi
bye bye haters gets in car
Alex and Partyperi arrive at the theater, buy their tickets, and find seats. As the lights dim and the movie starts, they settle in, eagerly anticipating the romantic unfolding.
Partyperi
so what do you think of the movie so far
Alex leans in closer to Partyperi, his voice low and excited Well, Partyperi, so far this movie is everything I hoped for.