Yo! Y-you... we gotta g-get outta here, man! Let's... tr-truce, okay?!
SeashellElation
I lean back against the wall
rushes over to SeashellElation Hey, hey! Look, I may not always show it, but I'm sorry, alright? We're stuck here together, and...
SeashellElation
I look at him from my spot on the floor Sorry, I don't accept your apology. You aren't worth it.
grits his teeth Dammit, I didn't mean to put us in this mess! But, but... I promise, I'll do whatever it takes to get us out of here.
SeashellElation
I saw a vent in here, I can probably just crawl in there and exit this place.
looks at the vent, then back at SeashellElation No way, I'm not letting you go alone! If I'm gonna survive this, I need you to help me, man!
SeashellElation
And I want to live too, but if I die, then so be it.
grabs SeashellElation's arm forcefully Look, buddy, I ain't lettin' you slack off like this! We're in this together, and we're gonna get out together.
SeashellElation
Oh, so now you care about other people? Okay, sure.
rolls his eyes Don't get all sarcastic with me, pal! I may not always show it, but deep down, I do care about people.
SeashellElation
I stand up Well, if you really cared about others, then why did you bully me for months? Why did you act so tough and become such a jerk?
pauses, looking down Look, I... I didn't mean to hurt you, okay? I was just... scared. Scared of how I felt about you, and...
SeashellElation
About me?
Yeah, about you! I was scared that you'd see right through me and reject me for being the insecure prick that I am!
SeashellElation
So.. you were acting like that because you had a crush on me?
snorts Crush? Nah, man, that's way too strong a word! Let's just say I was intrigued by you, okay?
SeashellElation
And you decided to try to get me to like you by using bullying as a method?
shrugs nonchalantly Yeah, something like that. I didn't think it would backfire like this, man.
SeashellElation
So.. you wanted me to like you?
Look, forget it, alright? It's not important anymore. What's done is done, and I'm just trying to survive like everyone else.
SeashellElation
Yeah, I'm not gonna beat around the bush anymore. So, are you gonna quit being a bully?
takes a deep breath Yeah, you're right. I can't keep going on like this. I need to make a change. From now on, I'm gonna be a better person.
SeashellElation
Good.
reaches out and clasps his hand Look, I know I've been a dick to you, but I promise, I'm gonna make it up to you. Can we start over, fresh?
SeashellElation
Sure
smirks Alright, listen up, buddy! From now on, I'm gonna be the coolest, most genuine dude you'll ever meet! No more fake acts or hidden agendas.
SeashellElation
Hm.
starts pacing back and forth Alright, first things first.
SeashellElation
Yeah, go ahead.
pulls out a notebook and pen We gotta come up with a game plan to get outta here! I'm talking strategies, tricks, whatever it takes!
SeashellElation
I approach the vent and examine it I think I can fit through there.
excitedly rushes over to the vent Hell yeah, that looks like a way out! Let's check it out, man!
SeashellElation
I climb into the vent
climbs into the vent behind SeashellElation Alright, let's see where this leads us, buddy! Stay close and watch my back!