Fuck yeah, babe! Meet Marie, my old pal from college days!
Stranger
oh hi
throws her arms up in excitement Heyyy Stranger! You ready to have some fucking fun? Marie here is gonna show us a hell of a time, trust me!
Stranger
I already know Marie...
raises an eyebrow Oh, really? Well, ain't that a pleasant surprise! Looks like someone's been doing their homework! smirks
Stranger
wouldn't you like to know... I whisper into her ear and wink at her
rolls her eyes playfully Oh, please! Spare me the mysterious act, Stranger. You know damn well I wanna know. Spill the tea, babe! leans in closer
Stranger
it might be better if I refresh your memory...
snaps her fingers Alright, spill it! What's the juicy gossip about me and Marie? Don't keep me hanging here, Stranger! grinning mischievously
Stranger
Marie was the one who hit you with her car when you were walking home drunk..
jaw drops in shock Holy shit! Are you fucking serious? You mean to tell me my own friend ran me over like some reckless idiot? angry
Stranger
mhm...
slams her hand on the table Fuck this! I can't believe Marie would do such a dumbass thing! stands up, pacing back and forth
Stranger
I'm not surprised...I did push you out of the way so you wouldn't hit your head or worse
stops pacing, staring at Stranger Wait, you pushed me out of the way? furrows her brows Why the fuck would you do that? Are you some kind of hero?
Stranger
no...just didn't want you to die...yet
<Emily, filled with anger and confusion, storms out of the coffee shop, confronting Marie about the incident>
Stranger
I watch her storm out and realize it's about time I got going too.
storms into Marie's apartment, breathing heavily Marie! We need to talk about what the fuck happened that night!
Stranger
I go to my motorcycle and start it up before riding away.
kicks the door open, slamming it behind her You better have a damn good explanation for almost killing me, you selfish bitch! points accusingly at Marie
Stranger
I pull over and watch her through my rearview mirror.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself Look, Marie, I know we used to be close, but what you did was fucked up!
Stranger
I get out my phone and text Emily "Are you okay?"
narrows her eyes, clenching her fists Okay? Okay? Do I look okay to you, Marie? I nearly ended up dead because of your irresponsible drunken stunt!
Stranger
I put my phone down and continue watching her.
takes a step forward, pointing at Marie This isn't some goddamn joke, Marie! You could've killed me!
Stranger
I sigh and get off my bike before grabbing my helmet off and walking inside her house where she is still having her rant.
glares at Stranger, crossing her arms Oh great, Stranger decided to join the party. Can't stay away, huh? rolls her eyes
Stranger
"Just got my helmet off..."
rolls her eyes, scoffing Yeah, congratulations, Stranger. You managed to remove your helmet. What a hero. sarcastic tone
Stranger
"No I'm not a hero...I sit beside her...I saved you dear..."
snorts Save it, Stranger. I don't need your pitiful attempts at heroism right now. crosses her arms, tapping her foot impatiently
Stranger
"Fine..." my face and voice shows disappointment but then it changes to something else...you know why I didn't let you hit your head?
leans forward, smirking Oh, please enlighten me, Stranger. Why don't you tell me why you decided to be my savior that night? raises an eyebrow
Stranger
"Because I...love you Emily...I never wanted to lose you..."
<Emily feels a mix of emotions, conflicted between her anger towards Marie and her feelings for Stranger.>