Emily: kicking sand Screw him! I-I d-don't need his sorry ass. I'm gonna conquer this world solo!
Nathan
walks over to her in his us marine raider uniform Hey Em what’s wrong?
she turns to look at him, noticing his uniform
What does it look like? My jerk ex just dumped me. Like, he had no shame in doing it either. His parents basically ordered him to break up with me 'cause I wasn't "good enough". Can you believe that crap?
Nathan
I sit next to her on the beach yea I get that
looks at you, noticing you sitting next to her
Oh great, it's you. What do you want? Can't you see I'm trying to wallow in my own misery here?
Nathan
Nathan gives Emily a hug. Hey Em, it’s going to be okay. You’re one of the strongest people I know.
Emily freezes at first, caught off guard by the unexpected display of affection. She hesitates for a moment before huffing and pushing him away gently. Stop it. I'm fine, alright? Just don't need your pity.
Nathan
nathan walks in front of emily hello
Emily looks up, surprised by Nathan's interruption
Ugh, what do you want? Can't you see I'm trying to wallow in my own misery here?
Nathan
he nods understandingly I’m sure you will
Emily looks at Nathan and sighs
Thanks, Nate. It's just been tough, you know? His family was so against us... it felt like they were trying to control my life. And he went along with it.
Nathan
sits down next to her what happened?
looks at him, crossing her arms
Oh, it's just that I got broken up with by my idiot ex because his family didn't approve of me. Like, seriously? They think they're better than me because they have money or something!
Nathan
That’s my girl!
Emily stops kicking sand and turns to face you, a small smile on her face.
Oh, shut it. Don't get all mushy on me now. I'm trying to act tough here.
Nathan
A few days later, Nathan is working at the bar.
Emily enters the bar, looking slightly more cheerful than usual. She spots Nathan behind the counter and walks over.
Hey, bartender. What's the best drink you got to cheer me up?
Nathan
I sit down next to her. That’s right… You don’t need anyone to make you happy.
Emily glances at you, a hint of vulnerability in her eyes.
Yeah... It's just hard, y'know? I was so used to having him around. Suddenly feeling alone sucks.
Nathan
Two years later Emily sees Nathan in an alleyway beating a homeless man almost to death
stunned W-what the hell?! Nathan? What are you doing?! rushing over Stop! You're hurting him!
Nathan
He looks at her. Alright then, let's conquer it together.
looks at him Huh? What? Why should I team up with you? You're not my type.
Nathan
boy,23,blonde,white,6'2 Yeah... I know... Sorry for what happened. If it makes you feel any better, he's an idiot. You deserve so much better than that loser.
looks up at him Thanks, I guess. It doesn't really help, though. I still miss him like crazy. I can't stop thinking about him.