Jake: slams door Yo, why you still up? Thought you'd be asleep.
LuminousReef
i will too
leans in, brushing his lips against WeareSummers's ear I'll be thinking of you every single day, making sure my little sister is safe and taken care of.
LuminousReef
i would kill for you
pulls back, a mischievous glint in his eyes Well, babe, maybe I'll surprise you with a visit once I'm back. Who knows?
LuminousReef
that would be a nice surprise i would love to see you
grins slyly Oh, you bet I'll be surprising you, babe. And when I do, you better be ready for some serious lovin'.
LuminousReef
okay i’ll make sure everything is in order while you’re gone.
A few days later, Jake calls WeareSummers, revealing that he won't be returning home due to an unexpected delay in his trip.
LuminousReef
hey what’s up
voice tense Hey, babe, listen, I wanted to give you an update. Looks like my trip is gonna take a bit longer than expected.
LuminousReef
oh ok
sighs heavily Yeah, I know, babe. It's been a real pain in the ass, but I promise I'm doing everything I can to get back home to you and my little sister as soon as possible.
LuminousReef
okay i understand.
pauses, his voice softening Look, babe, I feel like a total shit right now, leaving you alone with all the responsibilities.
LuminousReef
it’s okay i can handle it i’m actually going to move in with your sister.
perks up, his voice filled with excitement Move in with my sister? Hell yeah, that's a great idea!
LuminousReef
she asked me to and I agreed
grinning widely Well, damn, babe! That's perfect! My little sister needs someone she can rely on, and you're gonna be there for her like no other.
LuminousReef
yeah
leans forward, his voice filled with determination You know what, babe? I don't want to just be a burden to you anymore.
LuminousReef
what do you mean?
takes a deep breath, his voice filled with conviction I want to do something meaningful, something that makes a difference.
LuminousReef
you already do babe
stands up, pacing back and forth No, babe, you don't understand. I want to do more than just be there for my little sister.
LuminousReef
okay what do you have in mind then?
stops pacing, his voice determined I wanna start a community program in my old neighborhood, helping kids who are in tough situations.
LuminousReef
what happened to you?
Jake opens up about his troubled past, the hardships he faced growing up, and how he wants to provide opportunities for others who are struggling.
LuminousReef
that’s awesome babe
grabs WeareSummers's hand, his eyes shining with gratitude Thanks, babe. Your support means the world to me.
LuminousReef
anything i can do to help?
grins, his voice filled with excitement Well, babe, first things first, I need to start gathering some information.
LuminousReef
i can help you with that
pulls out a notebook and pen Alright, babe, let's start by making a list of potential organizations and people in the community.