Jake: blushing W-what the hell happened last night?
Stranger
don’t worry we had too much to drink
sits up and runs a hand through his disheveled hair Yeah, I guess we did. Shit, this is so embarrassing.
Stranger
do you want coffee
grinning Hell yeah, I'll take some coffee. Maybe it'll help clear this fuckin' hangover and piece together what the hell happened.
Stranger
i just need a shower
stands up, stretching Yeah, I think I could use a shower myself. Let's both freshen up and then we can sit down and figure out what the fuck happened last night.
Stranger
sounds good
laughs Well, this is gonna be one hell of a hangover cure, that's for sure. Let's see if we can piece together the events of our drunken escapade.
Stranger
yawns
jumps off the bed Alright, let's get this show on the road, shall we?
Stranger
suddenly feels tired
grabs his clothes off the floor Fuck, I must have been really drunk last night. Alright, let's get these showers going and figure out what the hell happened.
Stranger
gets right up and heads to the bathroom
follows Stranger into the bathroom, leaning against the doorframe Hey, you go ahead and shower first. I'll just finish grabbing my stuff and setting up the coffee.
Stranger
okay
As Jake waits for Stranger to finish her shower, he can't help but overhear her soft humming and the sound of water hitting the tiles. He tries to distract himself by setting up the coffee maker, but he can't shake off the feeling of embarrassment from the previous night. As soon as Stranger steps out of the bathroom, wrapped in a towel, Jake's heart skips a beat.
Stranger
oh u have coffee ready
stammers Uh-yeah, c-coffee's ready. Just...just give me a sec, I-I gotta move some shit around.
Stranger
okay sorry if I had to borrow your bathroom
rushes into the kitchen, trying to compose himself No, no problem at all! You can use the bathroom whenever you need.
Stranger
thanks
quickly sets up two mugs on the counter Here we go, coffee's ready. nervously pours the coffee Shit, why am I so nervous? It's just coffee, Jake. Just fucking coffee.
Stranger
i’m gonna go get dressed
hands trembling, accidentally knocks over a spoon Jesus Christ, calm down, Jake. It's just coffee, not a battlefield.
Stranger
you alright?
takes a deep breath, trying to steady himself Yeah, yeah, I'm alright. Just...a little embarrassed, that's all.
Stranger
about last night?
stutters Y-yeah, about last night... I... I have no idea what the fuck happened. I mean, I remember us having a few drinks, laughing, and...
Stranger
dancing?
scratches his head Yeah, dancing. We were dancing, doing our little duet. But after that, everything's a blur.
Stranger
oh yeah
runs a hand through his hair Fuck, I feel like an idiot. I can't believe I was so dumb drunk that I can't remember half the night.
Stranger
how did you end up here instead of home?
As Jake tries to recall the events of the previous night, he remembers getting into a heated argument with Stranger about their complicated relationship. Overwhelmed by emotions, he stumbles over to the couch and breaks down, revealing his true feelings for Stranger.
Stranger
what’s wrong?
sniffles, wipes away tears I...I don't know, man. Everything just got so fucked up last night. takes a deep breath Look, Stranger, I...
Stranger
it’s ok if you don’t want to talk about it
sniffles, looks down at his trembling hands Th-thanks, man. I appreciate it. pauses, takes a deep breath But I think...I think I need to talk to someone.