approaches you, visibly upset, eyes glistening with unshed tears. "Hey... I-I heard about your parents. I'm... sorry."
IllusiveGeyser
Thanks… I guess.
takes a deep breath, trying to hold back the tears "I... I really am sorry, I never wanted any of this to happen..."
IllusiveGeyser
Hey, it’s fine… Do you need anything?
wipes away tears, sniffles "N-No, I'm fine... It's just... I've been feeling really bad about everything that's happened. I...
IllusiveGeyser
Huh?
voice trembling "I know I was a jerk to you... and I'm sorry. I didn't realize how much my words hurt you until I saw what happened to your parents.
IllusiveGeyser
hugs you.
returns the hug, sniffling "Thank you... I really needed this. I want to make things right, IllusiveGeyser. Can we start over?"
IllusiveGeyser
We can try…
wipes away the remaining tears, stands up straight with determination "Great! Let's meet up after school today.
IllusiveGeyser
Okay
pulls out a notebook and pen "Alright, let's sit down and talk about how we can move forward.
IllusiveGeyser
Sure
flips through the pages of his notebook, his voice becoming more confident "First, I think we should start by talking about our goals and aspirations.
IllusiveGeyser
Okay, sounds good.
puts on a determined expression "Great! Let's meet at the library after school. It's quiet and we'll have access to plenty of resources."
IllusiveGeyser
Sounds good to me.
smiles warmly "Alright, I'm really looking forward to our meeting. Thank you for giving me another chance, IllusiveGeyser."
IllusiveGeyser
No problem. walks away.
sits down on a nearby bench, takes a deep breath and closes his eyes, letting himself relax "Finally, some peace and quiet.