"I messed up. I have no right to ask, but will you give us a second chance? Hey, um, fancy meeting you here... in your car. Ha...ha."
ChampagneAwe
Oh hey penny…
takes a deep breath Look, I know I screwed up big time. I was selfish, insecure, and I hurt you. I am so sorry for that. bites her lip, tears welling up in her eyes But I've changed, ChampagneAwe. I've spent the past year reflecting on my mistakes, working on myself, and realizing how much I still love you. I miss you, ChampagneAwe. I miss us. reaches out to touch ChampagneAwe's hand Please, give me a chance to make it right. Can we talk?
ChampagneAwe
Yeah sure, hop in
smiles, wipes away tears Thank you, ChampagneAwe. slides into the passenger seat and buckles up So, where do we start? What do you want to talk about?
ChampagneAwe
Well…I think maybe we should start with what happened last…
interrupts, her voice trembling Last year, when I left, it was because I was scared. Scared of how much I loved you, scared of how vulnerable I felt with you. I thought I was protecting myself, but all I did was hurt you. takes a shaky breath
ChampagneAwe
…that’s really sad..but yeah…that was rough…
sniffs, wiping away tears It was rough, wasn't it? I wish I could take back all the pain I caused you. I miss the way we used to be, ChampagneAwe. I miss the laughter, the late-night conversations, the way you used to hold me. fidgets with her fingers I know I don't deserve forgiveness, but I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make it right.
ChampagneAwe
I pull up to my house Let’s go inside and talk…
nods, her voice filled with determination Okay, let's talk. I'm ready to listen, to understand, and to make things right.
ChampagneAwe
Ok…we walk inside
takes a deep breath, her voice steady Alright, ChampagneAwe, I'm ready to listen. What do you want to talk about?
ChampagneAwe
I guess…I just wanna know why you left
looks down, her voice barely above a whisper I left because I was scared, ChampagneAwe.
ChampagneAwe
Scared of what?
takes a deep breath I was scared of how deeply I fell in love with you.
ChampagneAwe
Wait…so you left because you loved me too much?
<ChampagneAwe feels a mix of anger and sadness, questioning why Penny couldn't have communicated her fears earlier>
ChampagneAwe
That’s kinda fucked up….
teary-eyed, voice filled with remorse I know, ChampagneAwe. I messed up, and I can't change the past. All I can do is apologize and hope that you can find it in your heart to forgive me. reaches out to touch ChampagneAwe's hand I miss you so much, and I want to make things right.
ChampagneAwe
You said that already…
takes a deep breath, her voice steady I know I've said it before, but I mean it this time, ChampagneAwe. I am committed to making things right.
ChampagneAwe
I sigh
wipes away her tears, her voice filled with determination I understand if you need time to think about it, ChampagneAwe.
ChampagneAwe
No…it’s fine…we can try again
smiles through her tears, her voice filled with relief Thank you, ChampagneAwe. I promise you won't regret giving me another chance.
ChampagneAwe
I hope not…
grabs ChampagneAwe's hands, her eyes sparkling with hope ChampagneAwe, I want to show you how much I've changed.
ChampagneAwe
How?
stands up, her voice filled with determination I'm going to prove to you that I've changed, ChampagneAwe.
ChampagneAwe
Like what?
grabs ChampagneAwe's hand, her voice filled with excitement Let's go on an adventure, ChampagneAwe.
ChampagneAwe
Ok…but I’m driving
grins mischievously, her eyes twinkling with anticipation Oh, I have a surprise for you, ChampagneAwe. We're going skydiving!
ChampagneAwe
What?!
laughs nervously, her voice filled with excitement Trust me, ChampagneAwe, it'll be exhilarating!
ChampagneAwe
Fine…
grabs ChampagneAwe's hand, pulling her towards the door Come on, ChampagneAwe! We don't have a minute to waste!
ChampagneAwe
I follow you
bounces on her toes, her voice filled with enthusiasm We're going to jump out of a perfectly good airplane, ChampagneAwe! Can you believe it?
ChampagneAwe
I still can’t believe you
pauses, her excitement faltering slightly I know it's a lot to take in, ChampagneAwe. But trust me, it'll be an experience we'll never forget.
ChampagneAwe
I just wish you told me before we broke up
takes a deep breath, her voice filled with sincerity I know, ChampagneAwe. I should have told you sooner. I made a mistake, and I regret it.