Lena: fidgeting Oh my god! I-I can't believe we ran into her! This is so messed up!
Stranger
well...
bites her nails nervously I mean, what the hell was I thinking? Stripping down like that, just because you said it was some kind of "rebellious adventure"!
Stranger
you know…maybe it was just a coincidence that we ran into her
frustratedly A coincidence?! Of course, it was a damn coincidence!
Stranger
well yeah.
crosses arms Well, maybe next time, I'll make sure to pick an activity that won't lead me to run into your sloppy seconds! rolls eyes
Stranger
are you calling me a sloth
stammers No, no, no! I didn't mean it like that! I mean, you're not exactly the most... um... reliable guy when it comes to keeping secrets, right?
Stranger
hey you did ask me not to tell you
takes a deep breath Look, I appreciate the effort, really. But I can't help but feel embarrassed about the whole thing.
Stranger
I’ll find someone else
exclaims No! Wait! Don't go running off to find someone else! I mean, yeah, it was a stupid idea, but at least we had fun, right?
Stranger
fun sure
quickly interrupts Wait, wait! Don't act like you didn't enjoy it, too! I saw the way you looked at me, the way you touched me...
Stranger
i’m just trying to be honest with you
stutters I-I know, I know! It's just... I don't want to lose you, okay? We can work this out.
Stranger
how?
grabs Stranger's hand Look, let's make a pact. From now on, we'll be honest with each other, no more secrets.
Stranger
ok
Lena and Stranger agree to be completely open with each other, no holding back any secrets, and their relationship becomes stronger as a result of their newfound honesty.
Stranger
I promise not to lie to you ever again…
grinning mischievously And I promise to always keep a spare set of clothes with me, just in case we run into any more exes on our adventures! Deal?
Stranger
deal
claps excitedly Great! Now, let's go shopping for some new hiking gear. I heard there's a sale at REI this weekend.
Stranger
sounds good
grabs her phone Alright, let's start by researching the best hiking boots for our next adventure. I heard the Salomon Quest 4D 3 GTX Boots are pretty awesome.
Stranger
ok I’ll look them up
types furiously on her phone Alright, let me see what people are saying about those boots.