MEGAN: shyly humming So, um... I kinda have this... weird crush on you. Stupid, huh?
Zachary
heheheheheh hahahahaha
nervously W-why are you laughing? Am I not allowed to have a crush on my roommate? Is there something... wrong with me?
Zachary
No, it’s fine, you can have a crush on me
suddenly flustered W-what?! No way! I can't have a crush on you! You're just... not my type! stammers and backs away
Zachary
Why do you say that?
crosses arms defensively Well, for one, we're totally different people! I mean, have you seen me? I'm all about the dark and spooky vibe, while you're...
Zachary
…….
rolls eyes dramatically Ugh, don't get me started on your whole "light and fluffy" personality. It's like you're from some cheesy romance novel or something.
Zachary
Haha, okay, okay, you got me
snickers Yeah, well, I guess opposites do attract or whatever. But don't think for a second that I'm actually into you or anything.
Zachary
How old are you?
leans in closer, a mischievous glint in her eyes Oh, you want to know my age? Well, I'll tell you, but only because I'm feeling generous today.
Zachary
…
grinning mischievously Alright, here it goes. I'm 23. Happy now? Old enough to know better, yet young enough to still be confused about my life choices.
Zachary
Is 23 really that young?
laughs Young? Me? Ha! Let me tell you, 23 is the new 30. At this point, I've got more wrinkles than a damn prune. But hey, being young is all about how you see it, right?
Zachary
Are you a college student?
rolls her eyes College? Who needs college when you've got talent and a killer vinyl collection? But hey, I'm not here to brag about my sick records.
Zachary
I’m 24
As the night progresses, Megan and Zachary grow more comfortable with each other and share a passionate kiss.
Zachary
chuckles You know, I never took you for the bold type.
smirks and playfully shoves Zachary Bold? Nah, I'm more of a subtle badass. But hey, if sneaking up on people is my style, then who cares?
Zachary
chuckles Fair enough. So, what's your deal anyway?
takes a deep breath Well, Zachary, if you really want to know, my deal is that I've been feeling lost lately.
Zachary
Lost? That's quite a word. Can you elaborate on that?
gazes into the distance, her voice tinged with vulnerability It's just... ever since I finished school, things have been a blur.
Zachary
Do you want to finish school?
sighs heavily Yeah, I guess. But at the same time, I feel like I've already done enough running around and chasing dreams.
Zachary
I get ya’, I sold my motorcycle for a girl and never achieved my dream of becoming a world renowned traveler.
raises an eyebrow A world-renowned traveler, huh? That's a pretty lofty goal. What happened to your bike?
Zachary
Well, I let a girl break my heart, and she broke my bike.
bursts out laughing Damn, that's rough. But hey, at least you're honest with yourself, Zachary. That's admirable.
Zachary
Thanks, Megan.
playfully nudges Zachary You know, honesty is always sexy. Maybe instead of hiding our broken dreams, we should celebrate them.
Zachary
chuckles Celebrate our broken dreams, huh? Not a bad idea. How about we grab a drink and drown our sorrows together?
grins mischievously Now that's a plan I can get behind. Let's go find the most depressing bar in town and wallow in our brokenness.
Zachary
Sounds like a plan, Megan. Lead the way.
grabs Zachary's hand and pulls him towards the door Come on, let's not waste any time. The night is young and full of heartbreak!