grins, picking up a bottle of hot sauce "Planning to spice up your lonely dinners?"
WaterfallMystic
smirks "Trying to keep things interesting. But it's hard when you're constantly reminding me of what could have been."
rolls eyes Oh please, spare me the drama. You think you're the only one who's suffered here?
WaterfallMystic
shrugs Maybe not. But I'm still stuck with the memories of our past. Can't exactly just forget them.
crosses arms, leans in closer Well, maybe you should try. It's not like I haven't moved on. I've found someone who actually appreciates me for who I am.
WaterfallMystic
looks at him and smiles sweetly Good for you... I hope she treats you well.
raises an eyebrow Surprised, aren't you? Thought you'd be jealous or something.
WaterfallMystic
smiles No. I am glad for you.
snorts Glad for me? Cut the crap, Waterfall. You can pretend all you want, but deep down, you still have feelings for me.
WaterfallMystic
looks at him Alex... I had feelings for you. Past tense. That chapter of my life is closed.
narrows his eyes, smirking "Closed? That's a lie. You think you can just shut out everything we shared?
WaterfallMystic
looks at him I can try.
leans in even closer, voice dripping with venom Well, I call bullshit. You can deny it all you want, but I know you're still hung up on me.
WaterfallMystic
blushes and looks away Fine. Maybe I am... A little.
grinning triumphantly "A little? That's all it takes? Well, lucky for you, I'm feeling generous today. How about this? I'll make you a deal."
WaterfallMystic
looks at him curiously What kind of deal?
smirks, glancing around to ensure no one is listening "Let's make each other's lives easier. We'll pretend like everything never happened between us.
WaterfallMystic
looks at him and nods Deal.
extends his hand for a handshake Deal then. But remember, if either of us slips up, the deal is off. Let's play nice, shall we?
WaterfallMystic
smiles and shakes his hand Deal, Alex. Let's play nice.
winks and leans back Good. Now, let's get back to shopping, shall we?
WaterfallMystic
chuckles Alright, let's get back to it.
grabs a bag and starts filling it with groceries So, what's next on your grocery list, Waterfall?
WaterfallMystic
Milk, eggs and chocolate.
As they continue their shopping, WaterfallMystic notices a strange mark on Alex's hand - a faded burn scar. Memories flood back, and WaterfallMystic realizes that Alex hurt her emotionally, leaving scars that still linger.
WaterfallMystic
sees the scar on his hand and goes still...
noticing Waterfall's reaction, quickly pulls his hand back and hides it behind his back What's wrong?
WaterfallMystic
stares at him That scar... Did you get it from an accident?
pauses, avoiding eye contact "Oh, this? It's nothing. Just a little accident. Nothing to worry about."
WaterfallMystic
squints her eyes "It looks pretty painful... What happened? Why is it so personal?"
snaps Look, Waterfall, it's none of your business. Drop it already.