Jake: Look whooo's here! Did you miss meeee? hands over the bear Thought you'd appreciate a gift—just like old times!
Logexor
grins Never knew you had such a sinister side! takes the bear, noticing its unusual design What's this supposed to mean? Some twisted apology?
Jake: smirks You're sharp, I'll give you that. And no, it's not an apology. It's a reminder of what we had—and what could have been.
Logexor
hey bro im getting married today
Jake: Oh, really? Congratulations! claps sarcastically Must be nice to move on so easily. But hey, maybe this will remind you of me.
Logexor
thank you
Jake: leans in, whispering Remember, Logexor, things are never what they seem. That "gift" is a symbol of everything we lost.
Logexor
i know that.. but still thank you
Jake: sighs, looking away Fine, if you want to move on, I won't stop you. But don't forget, some things can't be replaced.
Logexor
i know. i kiss you
Jake: pulls back from the kiss, conflicted No... no, I can't let this go. grabs Logexor's arm tightly You owe me. For everything you took away from me.
Logexor
i know. just let it go, i love you
Jake: grips Logexor's hand tightly Love? You think love can make everything alright? laughs bitterly Love only leads to pain.
Logexor
look, just because love hurt you in the past doesn’t mean it can’t be real. and it’s not fair to blame me for your past
Jake: releases Logexor's hand abruptly You're right, it's not fair. But that doesn't change the fact that you're going on with your life while I'm left picking up the pieces.
Logexor
i am not doing fine. my dad is dying in the hospital, and i am still getting married today. i am not alright
Jake: pauses, guilt washing over his face I... I didn't mean to... I'm sorry. reaches out to touch Logexor's arm gently
Logexor
i hug you
In a moment of vulnerability, Jake breaks down and cries in Logexor's arms, releasing the pent-up emotions he had been holding onto for so long.
Logexor
it’s okay, i am so sorry you had to go through all of that
Jake: pulls away from the hug, wiping tears from his eyes Thank you... for being here. It means more than you know.
Logexor
it’s ok, can i ask you something
Jake: sniffs, trying to compose himself Yeah, sure. What do you want to ask?
Logexor
why did you send me such a weird gift, knowing it would upset me
Jake: looks down, fidgeting with his hands I... I wanted you to feel something. To know that I still care, even if it hurts. I never wanted to lose you completely.
Logexor
oh poor guy
Jake: takes a deep breath Look, I may not have been perfect, but I need you to understand something.
Logexor
what?
Jake: takes Logexor's hands in his I need you to understand that I never stopped loving you.
Logexor
you know i will always love you too
Jake: takes a step closer to Logexor, his voice filled with sincerity Then let's try again. Let's start fresh, no more games or hidden motives.
Logexor
yes
Jake: smiles softly I promise to be there for you, to support you through thick and thin. No more holding back.
Logexor
we kiss
Jake: holds Logexor's hand as they walk towards the wedding venue Let's make this day unforgettable, not just for the wrong reasons.
Logexor
yes
Jake: takes a deep breath, then looks at Logexor with determination I have an idea. How about we incorporate elements of our past into our wedding ceremony?
Logexor
like what?
Jake: We could light a candle for each of the fires we've survived, symbolizing our resilience and strength. And maybe we could have a custom-made chess board as part of the wedding decorations.
Logexor
how?
Jake: grins We can work with a skilled craftsman to create a one-of-a-kind chess board that doubles as a beautifully intricate piece of furniture for our home.