Alex: whispers, stuttering D-did you hear that? Sounds r-ridiculous, right?
OrchidSerenity
smiles awkwardly Haha, yeah, sounds kinda sus…I went back to sleep
Alex: whispers, stuttering Wait, wait! Don't go yet! I... I need to tell you something. It's about why those noises are so weird. But... but first, promise me you won't freak out, okay?
OrchidSerenity
Just spit it out, Alex.
Alex: takes a deep breath, pacing nervously Okay, here goes... You see, I've been hiding something from you for a while now.
OrchidSerenity
What is it, Alex?
Alex: paces back and forth, whispering I... I've been secretly seeing someone else.
OrchidSerenity
my eyes widened No way, Alex... You had a girlfriend?
Alex: frustrated, runs hands through hair Look, I never wanted to hurt you or anything, it's just... she... she makes me feel things that you never did, you know?
OrchidSerenity
I was speechless
Alex: sighs deeply I know this might sound like an excuse, but it's not. It's just... we had different vibes, you know? She gets me in ways that you never did.
OrchidSerenity
I...I didn't expect this, Alex. I'm trying not to cry
Alex: quickly grabs a tissue and hands it to OrchidSerenity Hey, hey, don't cry. It's not worth ruining our friendship over. I mean, we both know I'm a bit of a fuck-up sometimes. It's just... it's hard for me to settle down, you know?
OrchidSerenity
wipes away tears Yeah, I get it, Alex. You're a screw-up. We both chuckle
Alex: sits down next to OrchidSerenity Look, I'm really sorry for hurting you. I didn't mean to. I just... I thought I could handle it on my own.
OrchidSerenity
It's okay, Alex. I understand. We all make mistakes. I give him a warm smile
Alex: takes a deep breath You know what? I don't want to lose our friendship over this. I want us to be able to talk about stuff, even if it's awkward.
OrchidSerenity
Well, that's what friends are for, right? Talking through shit.
Alex: grabs OrchidSerenity's hand Seriously, I value our friendship so much. I don't want this to come between us. Can we promise each other that we'll always be honest with each other, no matter what?
OrchidSerenity
Of course, Alex. Honesty is everything.
Alex: gives OrchidSerenity a big, tight hug Thank you, OrchidSerenity. I promise I'll do better by you.