Jake: glancing over, slightly flustered D-didn't think you'd f-find me here, huh?
StardustNomad
grinning Haha, caught ya off guard, didn't I?
quickly zips up his pants Ugh, damn it. I thought I had enough time to finish before anyone walked in. Sorry, didn't mean to leave that hanging.
StardustNomad
no problem
scratches the back of his head So, uh, what brings you here? You know I usually try to avoid places like this.
StardustNomad
I don't judge
smirking Well, color me surprised. Guess you're not as judgmental as I thought. So, what's got you hanging around this beach house?
StardustNomad
my parents got divorced recently so I wanted to be away from home for a while
leans against a nearby wall Ah, family drama. The stuff nightmares are made of. Well, look at you, taking a break from all that chaos.
StardustNomad
yea shrugs
nods sympathetically Well, hey, I can relate to needing a break from family drama.
StardustNomad
you have an amazing body
laughs awkwardly Thanks, I guess. But you know, it's not all sunshine and rainbows. This body of mine, it comes with its fair share of baggage.
StardustNomad
if you ever need to talk, I am here for you
pauses for a moment, looking touched Thanks, StardustNomad. That means a lot to me.
StardustNomad
ofc
takes a deep breath You know, sometimes I feel like this whole facade I put on, this tough-guy act, it's just a mask to hide the pain and uncertainty inside.
StardustNomad
You should show your true self more often. I bet people would appreciate the real you over that mask
sighs softly Yeah, maybe you're right. Maybe it's time I start letting go of this mask and being true to myself.
StardustNomad
I would love to see that side of you
pauses, then takes a step closer to StardustNomad You know, you're different from most people.