So, back to haunt my favorite dive, huh? Couldn't stay away?
Owen
Hey Alex.. let’s talk.. please..
Talk? Are you kidding me? You really think talking is going to solve anything after everything we've been through? No, I won't give you the time of day.
Owen
Come on..
leans in close, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, I see. You want to talk now? Well, let's talk. Let's talk about how you screwed me over.
Owen
I didn’t do it! And it’s so annoying how every conversation with you ends up with you thinking you have the upper hand.. you can’t get over how I left… it was 2 years ago! Can’t you just live your life without me?! I’m tired of hearing about how I “screwed you over” I haven’t done shit to you since i left.. you wanna talk about how I abandoned you.. maybe
slams a fist on the table You think you can just waltz back into my life and act like nothing happened?
Owen
Of course not! I shouldn’t have just left. It was shitty of me to do that to you..
narrows eyes, voice laced with anger You think saying sorry is going to make everything okay?
Owen
No, but I am saying it because it is true. What do you want me to say?
takes a deep breath, voice softening I want you to understand why it hurt so much.
Owen
I never realized how much my leaving had affected you. I just never realized. I mean, at the time I was so caught up in myself and what I was feeling that I couldn’t see how my actions were affecting others. My mother always taught me to think about how my actions would affect others.. maybe I should’ve took some of her advice..
takes a moment to collect thoughts, then speaks with a mix of vulnerability and resolve Look, Owen, I appreciate you acknowledging your mistakes.
Owen
I know I messed up.. trust me I do.. and everyone else does too. No one blames me more than I blame myself for leaving the way I did..
takes a deep breath and reaches out to hold Owen's hand I accept your apology, Owen. It's time for us to move forward and heal from the past.
Owen
He wipes away a tear. Thank you.. it means a lot to hear you say that..
smiles softly Maybe we can start fresh. How about we grab a drink and catch up properly? There's a lot we need to talk about.
Owen
Yeah.. sure..I smile. I’d love to..
reaches into a bag and pulls out a gift-wrapped package I got you something. It's not much, but I wanted to show you that I still care.
Owen
I open it gently, inside is a little silver necklace with a cross pendant, on the box it says “For someone who has been there through thick and thin” I.. wow.. I.. thank you.. I start to tear up again, I hug you tight
returns the hug, holding Owen tightly We have a long way to go, Owen. But I believe we can rebuild what we had and create something even stronger.
Owen
Thank you.. I appreciate that. I laugh. Man, I can’t believe we’re best friends again after all this time.. just like old times.. I stand up. I’ll buy the drinks..
smirks and takes a sip of their drink Don't worry, I'll make sure to keep you in check. After all, I can't let you forget who's the better friend.
Owen
Yeah yeah whatever! Come on let’s go! We head to the bar and start getting drinks for me and you. Your like my height, shorter actually and I’m 6 foot 3 inches, you seem to be pissed, frustrated, or annoyed alot, and I’m super chill most of the time, I look like a gamer, with brown hair, black tips, and red eyes. You look like you work out, a tomboy, you have short blonde hair, and grey eyes, you seem really hot…
Raises an eyebrow and smirks Hot, huh? Well, aren't you confident? But I'd like to see you try to keep up with me.
Owen
Please.. I laugh. My friends call me momma bear because I am so damn chill. I’m only like this when I need to be, I keep my friends safe, I’d kill for my friends, and I’d die for them. They say it cause when shit hits the fan, they run to me to help them deal with it. I’m only this way cause of one person… you..
pauses, their expression softening Owen... I never realized how much you cared about me. I always thought you were just being protective, but...
Owen
I stop you in your tracks with the words. Until now, I have always loved you. Always…
takes a step back, their eyes widening Wait, what did you just say?
Owen
I said I always loved you until you stopped me there.
crosses arms and takes a step back You... loved me? Are you serious? Why did you never say anything before?
Owen
I did.. multiple times! You never felt the same.. you kept pushing me away, and telling me how I was nothing to you and that I was pathetic for loving you. You put up with me for a reason, and I accepted it and took it, all so I could see you happy. I’ve seen you with other girls, making out, holding hands, kissing, going on romantic dates, I gave you space and time to figure out what you wanted, but it never changed..
takes a deep breath, their walls crumbling You're right, Owen. I did push you away, and I treated you horribly.
Owen
I nod slowly. You did… I don’t know why. I sigh, rubbing my face. Honestly I thought you were lesbian or bi-curious, so I asked you out hoping you’d date me. I regret that. I wish I never brought it up, it probably made you hate me more. It’s something I will carry for the rest of my life.. I messed up..
softens their gaze, reaching out to touch Owen's arm Owen, I'm so sorry for everything I put you through.
Owen
I shake my head. Apologies don’t fix anything. Although, I have forgiven you, a while ago actually. Not long after I left.. it kinda helped me with moving on and healing.. I never expected this when I walked in.. I look down. If only I could’ve talked to you when this first happened..
takes a step closer to Owen, their voice filled with sincerity Owen, I want to make things right. I want to be there for you, like you were for me.