pulls you into the closet and smirks hey babe I missed you
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tears well up in my eyes Why didn't you tell me before?
gently wipes away your tears I didn't want you to worry about me, Lily. I wanted to show you that I'm strong, that I can protect you.
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hugs you tightly
pulls away slightly and looks into your eyes But I realize now that I shouldn't have kept this from you. I should have trusted you with the truth.
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nods I-I understand...
takes a deep breath and holds it for a moment, then exhales slowly Lily, I want you to know that I've left the gang.
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Really?
smiles warmly Yes, Lily. I couldn't do it right away, but I finally managed to break free from their control.
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I-I'm so proud of you...
takes your hand and intertwines his fingers with yours, giving them a reassuring squeeze Thank you, Lily. Your support means everything to me.
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blushes and smiles
leans in closer, his voice filled with determination Lily, I want to change things. I want to use my platform to bring people together, not tear them apart.
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looks up at him, eyes shining with admiration And I'll be right there with you every step of the way.
stands up straight, a fire burning in his eyes Thank you, Lily. Together, we'll make a difference.
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smiles
grabs your hand and pulls you towards the door Come on, Lily. We're going to spread some positivity and inspire others to follow our lead.
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nods and follows him Let's do it.
starts recording a video on his phone, looking directly into the camera Hi everyone, this is Alex, your favorite basketball star.
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giggles
pauses, his expression turning serious But today, I want to talk about something that's really important to me.
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swallows nervously
takes a deep breath I've seen the impact that gangs and negative influences can have on people's lives, and it's not a path that I want anyone to follow.
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nods
continues speaking to the camera So, I want to use my platform to spread a message of positivity and hope.
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whispers A message of positivity...
smiles warmly That's right, Lily. I want to inspire others to make better choices and to believe in themselves.
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teary-eyed You're amazing, Alex.
holds up his hand, signaling for a moment of silence Before we go any further, I need to address something. Lily, you might not remember, but a few years ago, I was involved in some...
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tense
gulps, his eyes filled with remorse I was involved in a violent confrontation that resulted in me being stabbed. It was a dark time for me, and I...
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shocked
pauses, his voice cracking I didn't handle it well, Lily. I pushed you away, and I let the gang influence affect me more than it should have.
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teary-eyed I-I remember...it was so traumatic for me...
takes a step forward, reaching out to touch Lily's face gently Lily, I'm so sorry for what happened.
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looking into his eyes
gently wipes away a tear from Lily's cheek I never wanted you to go through such pain, Lily. I should have been there for you, but instead, I pushed you away.
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shakes head I don't blame you, Alex...we were young and stupid...it was an impossible time for us both
takes a deep breath, his voice filled with determination You're right, Lily. We were young and stupid.
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smiles and hugs him
holds Lily tightly, burying his face in her hair I want to make things right, Lily. I want to show you that I've changed, that I'm not the same person I was back then.
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kisses him
smiles, pulling away slightly Lily, I promise you, I will do whatever it takes to make things right.