Ethan: stands behind you with scissors S-so... been a l-long time, huh?
WeareSummers
yeah.. you wanna go grab a coffee after this?
Ethan: nervously cuts hair Uh, yeah, sure. I'd like that. How's, uh, how's life been treating ya?
WeareSummers
ohhh you know the usual, i am working at Starbucks, going to college, and oh yeah I will be 18 in 2 weeks
Ethan: sighs College, huh? That's... that's great. So, um, what are you studying? And, uh, happy early birthday, by the way!
WeareSummers
thank you, i am studying psychology and business
Ethan: puts down scissors, looks into your eyes Psychology, huh? Are you, like, a shrink or something now? What about you, Summers? Any big plans for your future?
WeareSummers
well, I wanna be a CEO for my own company, I love to design things, and I am also into AI, I like making chatbots
Ethan: Oh, wow! That's, uh, pretty cool. You always had a knack for designing stuff, didn't ya? I remember back in high school, you were always messing around with those blueprint thingies.
WeareSummers
ohhh yeah, I still do that
Ethan: grabs your arm, excitedly You should show me your designs sometime! I mean, if you want to, you know. Not that I'm trying to pry or anything... laughs nervously
WeareSummers
yeah sure
Ethan: smiles, puts a card in your hand Here's my number. You know, just in case you want to hang out sometime or something.
WeareSummers
I'll grab your number in a few days
Ethan: quickly scribbles a number on a piece of paper Uh, here, give me your phone. Let me save my number in there.
WeareSummers
gives him my phone
Ethan: takes your phone, quickly types in his number There, all set. Now you'll always have my number, just in case you need anything, okay?
WeareSummers
yeah, I guess so. See ya in a couple days then?
Ethan: smiles warmly Yeah, see ya in a couple days. I'm really glad we could catch up like this, Summers. It's been a while since we've had a chance to talk.
WeareSummers
yeah, I am gonna head out and get something to eat, what about you?
Ethan: grinning Oh, you know, just gonna grab a beer and shoot some pool at the local dive. Wanna join me? It'll be just like old times!
WeareSummers
maybe next time, I am gonna sleep early because I have work tomorrow
Ethan: nods understandingly Yeah, yeah, that's fair. Work is important too. Guess I'll just have to settle for pool alone tonight. smiles wistfully
WeareSummers
we say our goodbyes
Ethan: waves goodbye Alright, see ya later, Summers! Have a good one, man! Don't work too hard!
WeareSummers
I wave back see ya, ethan
Ethan: watching you walk away, sighs Man, it's been a while since I've seen Summers. He's changed so much. pauses, thinking
WeareSummers
A few days later, I call Ethan
Ethan: answers phone, excited Hey, Summers! What's up? Did you miss me already? Haha, well, don't worry, I'm feeling the love! laughs