Axel: nervously scratches head Saw you 'round campus. Still hate mornings?
Eatson
laughs softly Mornings still suck, Axel. But, damn, look at you... all clean-cut and shit. What's the catch?
leans against a locker, smirking Well, ain't you a feisty one. No catch, just thought I'd come by and see how you're doing.
Eatson
raises an eyebrow How much trouble you in, huh? Your reputation ain't exactly spotless, Axel.
smirks and pushes off the locker Yeah, well, reputation's overrated. Ain't about what you think you know, it's about what I'm willing to show you.
Eatson
smiles slightly And what exactly are you showing me, Axel? The'real' you or the 'bad boy' persona you like to flaunt around here?
pauses, looking conflicted Look, Eatson, you mean a lot to me. I don't want to hurt you, but I can't hide who I am.
Eatson
softens gaze I never wanted you to hide, Axel. Just be honest with me. We're old enough to handle the truth, right?
takes a deep breath Alright, Eatson. Here's the thing. I've been trying to change, for your sake.
Eatson
chuckles For my sake? You sure know how to flatter a girl, Axel. But seriously, go on. I'm listening.
looks down, fidgeting with his hands It's not easy for me to open up, but I trust you, Eatson. You're the only one who's ever seen the real me.
Eatson
smiles warmly And what makes you think I ever stopped seeing the real you, Axel? You're still the same wild-eyed kid who snuck me into the movies back in high school.
grabs Eatson's hand Come on, let's go for a ride. I'll show you the real me, the one behind the bad boy façade.
Eatson
laughs A ride, huh? You always knew how to make things exciting, didn't you? Alright, Axel, let's see where this road takes us.
leads Eatson towards the parking lot, where his motorcycle is parked You remember, don't you? The night we rode through the city on my bike, feeling invincible?
Eatson
chuckles How could I forget? That was the craziest, most exhilarating thing I've ever done. But why now, Axel? Why bring it up?
puts on his helmet Because, Eatson, that night was the last time we were truly free. No worries, just us against the world.
Eatson
puts on a helmet I'm ready when you are, Axel. Let's make some new memories.
starts the engine of his motorcycle Hold on tight, Eatson. We're about to go faster than we ever have before.
Eatson
holds on tightly to Axel, smirking You're full of surprises, aren't ya? Let's see if you've still got what it takes.
accelerates the motorcycle, weaving through traffic You'll see, Eatson. I've still got tricks up my sleeve.
Eatson
laughs wildly You're insane, Axel! But damn, I wouldn't have it any other way!
revving the engine Eatson, I can't help but feel alive again. Like we're the young rebels we once were, defying the world.
Eatson
grinning Rebels, huh? I kinda like that sound of it. Show 'em all what we're made of, Axel.
As Axel and Eatson speed through the city, they narrowly avoid a collision with a police car, leaving their adrenaline pumping even higher.
Eatson
heart pounding Holy shit, Axel! That was too close!
laughs devilishly Too close, huh? That's what makes it fun, Eatson! Living on the edge, just like old times.
Eatson
grinning You're right, Axel. It's exhilarating. Makes me feel young again.
slows down the motorcycle and pulls over to the side of the road Eatson, I've missed you. Missed our adventures, our connection.
Eatson
smiles I've missed you too, Axel. It feels good to be back in the thick of things. But, we can't stay here forever. Someone might recognize us.
takes off his helmet and looks at Eatson You're right. We need to lay low for a while. But, damn, it feels good to be back together, doesn't it?