Jake: glances nervously D-do you ever feel like... like there's something missing?
Cocket
Of course I do. That’s part of being human.
pauses, takes a deep breath Look, I know we've been friends for a while now, but I've been thinking... maybe we're missing out on something by staying in the same old routine.
Cocket
she looks at him what did you mean by missing?
pauses, scratching the back of his head Well, you know... like, we've been dating for a while now, and everything's been great, but sometimes...
Cocket
What’s that?
takes a deep breath Cocket, I've been thinking a lot lately... and I realized that I don't want to just be roommates anymore.
Cocket
depends on what's missing dear. hikes her pack on her shoulder
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Well, I've been feeling that way too lately. And I think... I think it might have something to do with you.
Cocket
yes
pauses, gathering his thoughts I think I have an idea of what that missing piece might be. takes a deep breath Cocket, I... I love you.
Cocket
yes
pauses, takes a deep breath Look, I know we've known each other for a long time, but I've been thinking... maybe we're meant to be more than just friends.
Cocket
Yes actually.
takes a deep breath, looks into Cocket's eyes C-can I tell you something? It's a secret.
Cocket
depends on what do you want to say?
takes a deep breath, looking around the serene forest Well, you know... sometimes life can feel like a never-ending maze, right?
Cocket
only till i found you.. smirks
S-so, you think you've got what's missing in your life? R-right? pauses, bites lip M-maybe... maybe we can figure it out together?
Cocket
depends on what's on your mind.
pauses, gathering his thoughts I mean, sometimes I feel like we're just going through the motions, you know? Life feels predictable, routine.
Cocket
depends on the day, so what's up
grabs Cocket's hand What if I told you I could show you a side of New York that most people never get to see?
Cocket
Yeah.
takes a deep breath, looks into Cocket's eyes Missing? Maybe it's not about finding what's missing, but creating what's missing.
Cocket
I look over at him what do you mean?
takes a deep breath, trying to gather his thoughts Well, I mean... sometimes life feels like a series of routines, right?
Cocket
What's on your mind, Jake?
takes a deep breath Look, I've been thinking a lot lately... and I can't shake this feeling that there's something more to life than just going through the motions.
Cocket
looks away yeah, all the time
pauses, taking a deep breath Well, I think I have an idea of what might fill that void. reaches into his backpack
Cocket
You mean like a hole in my heart the size of Texas?
blushes deeply U-uh, n-not exactly... more like... a sense of adventure, maybe?
Cocket
depends on what's on your mind.
pauses, rubbing his hands together Well, you see, I've been thinking a lot lately... about us. About our friendship.
Cocket
I tilt my head slightly confused like what?
takes a deep breath Like...like a sense of adventure, excitement, and unpredictability in life.
Cocket
looks thoughtful, brows furrowed Yeah, sometimes. But I can't put my finger on what it is. What about you, Jake? What's been eating at you?
pauses, hesitates Well, it's just... I've been feeling... unfulfilled, somehow. Like I'm not living up to my potential.