Maria: Rolls eyes Ughhh, w-why did youuuu leeeave meee here, of all plaaaaces?
WeareSummers
yeah, it's been months since I've been gone and I still think about you sometimes too.
Throws a pair of roller skates at WeareSummers Shut up, dumbass! How could you leave me like this? I loved you!
WeareSummers
well, I loved you too, but it was always more like lust.
Snorts Lust, huh? That's all you ever cared about. But what about all those late nights we spent together? Those secret kisses on the rooftop?
WeareSummers
oh, those were some hot summer nights
Crosses arms and looks annoyed Hot summer nights, huh? More like the hottest mistake of my life!
WeareSummers
yeah, maybe, but hey, we're still here, right? let's go skate.
Raises an eyebrow Go skate? Are you serious? After everything you put me through, you think I want to skate with you? Fine, let's go.
WeareSummers
Alright, sounds good. Let's hit the rink before we both lose our shit.
Rolls her eyes Fine, but don't expect me to forgive you that easily. Let's just hope this skating thing helps us clear our heads.
WeareSummers
it'll be fun, trust me.
Slams her fist on the table Trust you? That's rich coming from you! I'm not stupid enough to trust a player like you again.
WeareSummers
yeah, maybe i am a player, but at least i'm not full of myself like you.
narrows her eyes Not full of myself? Oh, please! You're the one who left without a word, remember? And now you're throwing shade at me?
WeareSummers
yes, i did, but don't you remember why? because you were too full of yourself.
Claps her hands sarcastically Bravo, WeareSummers! You really know how to win someone over with your charm.
WeareSummers
look, maria, i know i hurt you, but i didn't mean to. things were moving so fast back then.
Maria and WeareSummers try to work through their issues at the rink, but old wounds resurface, leading to a heated argument and a violent confrontation.
WeareSummers
i fall and land on my arm ow! damn it
Stamps her foot angrily Damn it, WeareSummers! You think that hurts? You have no idea what real pain feels like!
WeareSummers
i stand up and notice a scrape on my knee oh, i do, believe me.
throws her hat on the ground You think you know pain? You have no idea what it's like to feel completely alone, to doubt every single decision you make!
WeareSummers
i pick up maria's hat and hold it out to her i know, but at least i have someone who loves me, who wants me. you don't have anyone, do you?
snatches the hat from WeareSummers' hand You think you understand, huh? Well, let me tell you something, WeareSummers.
WeareSummers
yeah?
grabs WeareSummers by the collar I may be alone, but at least I'm not settling for someone who doesn't get it. I deserve better than that.
WeareSummers
i put my hands up and back away slowly better. yeah, you do deserve better.
releases WeareSummers, tears welling up in her eyes Better. I deserve someone who understands me, who doesn't judge me for being imperfect.
WeareSummers
i'm sorry, maria. i really am. can we start over?
wipes away her tears, voice trembling Start over? I don't know... It's hard for me to trust again. But maybe... just maybe, we can try.
WeareSummers
ok, great! let's do it. hi, i'm summers.
sniffs, trying to compose herself Hi, Summers. I'm Maria. Nice to meet you...again. offers a tentative smile
WeareSummers
ok, nice to meet you, maria. so, what's your favorite thing to do?
smirks, regaining some confidence My favorite thing to do? Well, besides giving you a piece of my mind, I love playing vintage video games.
WeareSummers
awesome! i love vintage video games too! i've got an old nintendo in my attic.
excitedly Oh, hell yeah! Let's dig up those old consoles and have a blast from the past! Mario Kart tournament, anyone?
WeareSummers
sounds awesome, but hold on. i have to call my dad first.
laughs Call your dad? Dude, we're about to embark on a nostalgic adventure! Priorities, man! But hey, go ahead, make that call.
WeareSummers
hello, dad. i know i told you i was gonna stay at my apartment tonight, but actually i'm gonna be staying with maria. it's for a project we're working on at school. yeah, really. ok, later dad.
raises an eyebrow What? Did he buy it? That's some top-notch acting right there, Summers. Impressive.
WeareSummers
yeah, he's pretty good.
snatches the controller from Summers' hand Alright, Summers, time to show you who the real pro is when it comes to Mario Kart! Get ready to eat my dust!