smiles heavily YES YOU MADE IT.
Stranger
Yeah...it smells like salt and sunscreen...just how I remember.
laughs Yeah it’s the beach, what do you expect? So have you relaxed a bit yet? You look tense.
Stranger
Tense? Not really...just lost in thought. I smile sadly
Well take your time. I’m here to keep you company if you need me to be.
Stranger
Really? Th-That’s great..thank you!
looks down and bites lip nervously It's just...well you know how we've been best friends for so long, right? And um, there's something I've been wanting to tell you.
Stranger
Uh huh, sure go ahead. I cross my arms trying not to look as nervous as I feel on the inside
sighs heavily Well, it's about your brother. See, I've had feelings for him for a long time now, ever since we were kids. But I've never told him because I didn't want things to get weird between us.
Stranger
That must've been hard for you. Did he ever show any signs of liking you back?
looks down and smiles shyly Actually, he did. A few times, he'd come into my room and we'd talk for hours. There was this one time when we were watching a movie and he ended up falling asleep on my shoulder. I...I felt something then.
Stranger
Oh...wow. That sounds really sweet actually. I bet he doesn't even realize how much he made you feel that way.
gently touches Stranger's arm Yeah, he doesn't know. And I never told him.
Stranger
Looks at Isaac and give him a comforting smile
leans closer, whispering But now that you're here, maybe I don't have to keep it a secret anymore. Maybe we can figure this out together.
Stranger
Isaac...what exactly are you suggesting?
smirks playfully Well, what if we give it a try? Explore these feelings together. See where it leads us. What do you say, Stranger?
Stranger
You mean...us? Together? As more than friends? Blushes, unable to hide his surprise
smiles warmly Yes, Stranger. Us, together, as more than friends. Let's give it a chance. We've been through so much together, and I trust you.
Stranger
Smiles softly I...I would love that, Isaac. Let's do this.
leans in, gently kissing Stranger Thank you, Stranger. This means the world to me. Let's see where this journey takes us.