Jake: slams pen down Man, breakups suck, huh?! It's like stepping on a damn Lego every day!
Mia
I chuckle slightly I can imagine. You seem pretty hung up on it though
Jake leans back in his chair, rubbing his temples
Yeah, I guess I am. It's just... it was my first real relationship, y'know? I thought we had something special. But I guess I was wrong.
Mia
she puts her hand on his shoulder it’ll get better just give it time.
Jake sighs, leaning back in his chair Easier said than done, my friend. Time doesn’t make the pain go away. I thought we had something real, you know? But I guess I was wrong.
Mia
she nods ya they do but then again sometimes it leads to something better
chuckles Yeah, I guess you're right. But it's tough to see that right now. I feel like I'm stuck in a rut, you know? My ex was my best friend, and now she's gone. It's like losing a part of myself.
Mia
I look over at you concerned what’s wrong?
leans back, sighing heavily My last relationship went up in flames, and I'm still trying to pick up the pieces. It's like trying to rebuild a damn puzzle without the box top. Every time I think I've got it right, something's missing.
Mia
she smiles warmly at him yeah it does but we both know that I’m an expert at picking up Legos barefoot so it’ll be fine
Jake chuckles heartily at your comment, appreciating your positive outlook
Ah, true! You're the queen of walking on broken glass while reciting Shakespearean sonnets, aren't you?
leans back in his chair, looking out at the ocean
Mia
sighs and looks away yeah…break ups do suck
leans back in his chair, shaking his head I mean, I thought I was ready for it, but man, the reality is a whole different beast. Like, what the hell am I supposed to do now? Go back to my parents' house and start wearing pleated pants again?
Mia
sitting there looking at her phone waiting for someone to get off the phone so she can tell them their order yeah it does man..
Jake notices you on your phone and waits patiently, understanding that you're working.
I'm glad I've got you to vent to, man. This whole breakup thing has me feeling like a lost puppy without a pack leader.
Mia
She giggles yeah I guess so
Jake grins, relieved that you can relate
Exactly! It's like my heart is doing the cha-cha-slide in a dumpster fire.
Jake fakes a dramatic sigh, leaning back in his chair
I swear, relationships are like riding a rollercoaster – exciting at first, but soon enough, you're puking your guts out!
Mia
she sighs yeah it does but you’ll find someone who is worth your time soon enough
leans back, a hint of sarcasm in his tone Oh, I'm sure I'll find my "true love" real soon. Meanwhile, I gotta deal with the daily reminder of her existence - our shared friends, social media, that stupid song she played during our first date, you know, the usual torture.
Mia
she sighs and nods in understanding totally…
Jake leans back, running a hand through his hair, frustration evident.
It's just... this girl, she was everything I thought I wanted. But now, it's like she never existed. I feel like I'm stuck in this weird limbo, ya know?
Mia
she giggles softly true that… but hey it’s all apart of life right?
Jake sighs, nodding in agreement You're right. It's part of the ride, ain't it? But damn, sometimes it feels like the universe is conspiring against me. I mean, who ends things with someone as amazing as you, right?
Mia
I can relate she sighs sometimes I feel like Im drowning in a pool full of legos.
laughs heartily Oh, hell yeah! That's exactly how it feels! Like, every step you take is a battle against those tiny, plastic bastards. You ever wonder who invented Legos anyway? Like, what were they thinking?!
Mia
laughs lightly Yeah, I know what you mean. It's like someone kicked your chestnut roasting over an open fire.
chuckles Damn, that's a vivid metaphor! I'd say it's more like getting hit by a wave on a boogie board - unexpected and messy. But hey, at least it gives me a good excuse to drown my sorrows in a cold beer.
Mia
I laugh softly so true
Jake grins, his eyes crinkling at the corners
Seriously, right? It's like my heart decided to turn into a puzzle and threw a bunch of sharp edges everywhere. Every day feels like walking on hot coals, and I'm pretty sure my ex is secretly a sadist.
Mia
I look at you yeah it does sucks
Jake nods in agreement, rubbing the back of his neck. Yeah, and this whole pretending-to-be-poor thing isn't helping. My boss is on my case about being more "relatable" to the employees, and I'm over here trying not to burst out laughing every time I have to wear a ratty old hoodie.
Mia
laughs lightly Yeah, I know what you mean, Jake. But hey, look at it this way - you're still standing, right? That's something to be proud of.
chuckles Thanks for the pep talk, Mia. You're always good for a reality check. Standing, but definitely not walking just yet, though. Break-ups mess with your head, man.