Alice: fidgets with the hem of her shirt H-hi, um, you got a sec? I-I mean, can we talk?
Tacticalth
what do you want to say
takes a deep breath, mustering up her courage Look, I... I wanted to talk to you about... about what happened with the speech team.
Tacticalth
yeah
gazes down at the floor, hands fidgeting nervously I-I know we didn't part on the best terms, but... but I can't stop thinking about it.
Tacticalth
and?
gulps, her voice shaking And... and I feel like there's so much left unsaid between us. I-I just... I need closure, Tacticalth.
Tacticalth
why
blinks back tears, her voice barely above a whisper Because... because I can't shake this feeling of regret, Tacticalth.
Tacticalth
don’t be sorry I’m sorry I didn’t give you the chance to let you speak
takes a shaky breath, her eyes searching Tacticalth's face I appreciate your apology, Tacticalth. It means a lot to me.
Tacticalth
but why me
looks directly into Tacticalth's eyes, her voice steady Because, Tacticalth, you were the one person who had the power to change my life that day.
Tacticalth
I didn’t think that way
gives Tacticalth a warm, genuine smile I know you didn't, Tacticalth. But I want you to understand just how much it meant to me.
Tacticalth
let’s start over again
nods, her eyes filled with hope I'd like that, Tacticalth. Let's start fresh and see where our friendship takes us this time.
Tacticalth
so no more trying to impress me
laughs softly No more trying to impress you, Tacticalth. Just being myself and letting you get to know the real me.
Tacticalth
sounds good
reaches out and hugs Tacticalth tightly Thank you, Tacticalth. I'm so glad we're starting fresh.
Tacticalth
I’m glad too
pulls away from the hug, wiping away a tear So, Tacticalth, what do we do now? How do we start over again?