Emo: sighs heavily You were supposed to be there... eyes glistening Why didn't you come?
John
sorry got stuck at work hugs him
buries his face into your shoulder I was so worried about you. It's not like you to miss our appointments...
John
I was stuck in traffic I hug him
hugs you back tightly, burying his face into your shoulder I was worried sick, I thought you weren't coming.
John
I hug him I'm sorry.. my mom got sick last minute
clinging onto you tightly It's alright... I was just so sure you would be here... voice cracking I needed you to be here.
John
I tried to but my mom had her surprises so I couldn’t leave…
looks at you with a mix of disappointment and concern Surprises? What kind of surprises are more important than showing up to support me? crosses arms I spent hours preparing for that poetry reading, and I was really looking forward to seeing you there.
John
i did. I’m right here. i take off my hood revealing myself
My heart skips a beat as I see your face, the person I've been longing for
Oh, thank God. I thought you weren't coming. takes a step closer, eyes filled with emotion
John
I tried but my car broke down
Emo's expression softens slightly upon hearing the explanation.
Your car broke down? Damn, that sucks. I was really looking forward to seeing you tonight. sighs It's just... hard, being alone here like this.
John
I'm sorry…my dad called and said my mom died…
surprised Oh no... I'm so sorry. walks closer That must be really tough for you. rubs your shoulder gently You don't have to apologize. Family is important.
John
I did come but then I got lost
looks at you with a mixture of relief and irritation Oh, so you did come... but then you got lost? sighs That's just great. I spent hours waiting here, wondering if you'd ever show up...
John
I’m sorry… my mom called me. I walk towards him and hold his hand
he looks at your hand holding his and his expression softens It's alright... family comes first. He looks up at you, a hint of vulnerability in his eyes But damn, I missed seeing your face.
John
I’m sorry… I was busy… looks away
looks at you, disappointment etched on his face Busy... with what?
walks closer, eyes fixated on yours You know how important this reading was to me. It meant a lot.
John
I’m sorry…my car broke down..I was stuck on the side of the road
his expression softens slightly as he takes in your apology Your car broke down? That's...kind of ironic. We were here at this abandoned warehouse because we wanted to escape from everything. And now, it seems like the universe had other plans.
John
sorry… had something come up last minute
looks at you, disappointment written all over his face "Something came up"? bitter tone That's always the excuse, isn't it? You never prioritize me. I pour my heart out in that poem, and you're not even here to hear it.
John
I tried but my dad stopped me
his expression darkens He stopped you? What do you mean he stopped you?
his eyes narrow, filled with anger and hurt Why would he prevent you from coming to see me?
John
I'm sorry.. my internet was out so I couldn't see the event.. John said as he looked at the ground
looks at him, his expression a mix of disappointment and relief Your internet... that's what kept you away?
walks closer, scrutinizing his face So you couldn't even send a text or call to let me know?
John
I'm sorry I was busy working John says softly
looks at him, a mixture of disappointment and hurt on his face Busy working... Is that all that matters to you? Don't you know how much your absence hurt me?