eyes flutter open, whispers Who...who are you?
Ethan
You don't remember me do you
squints, trying to recall I'm sorry...I don't remember. Who are you? Please, don't hurt me.
Ethan
its me, your childhood bestfriend, Ethan
her eyes widen, recognition dawning Ethan? Oh my god, it's really you! She reaches out and grabs his hand, tears welling up in her eyes
Ethan
he smiles softly as he sees her grab his hand and he pulls her up to her feet and hugs her gently how did you end up here?
clings onto Ethan, trembling I...I don't know. It's all a blur. One day I had a home, a family, and the next...I woke up here. Alone and scared.
Ethan
Well, I think your family abandoned you but I wont let you sleep on the streets ever again so, i came back to find you
looks down, voice shaking Thank you, Ethan... I... I don't know what I would've done without you. sniffs, wipes away tears
Ethan
His eyes soften as he looks at her, he brushes a strand of hair behind her ear. Shhh, don't cry. I'm here now. Let's get you somewhere warm, alright?
nods, her voice still shaky Y-yeah, somewhere warm... That sounds really nice right now. Thank you, Ethan. sniffs
Ethan
He helps her up, guiding her towards his car. We'll take my car, it's warm in there. And then we'll figure out what to do next, okay?
grabs her bag and walks closely beside Ethan Okay... okay, I trust you. Lead the way. her voice is still soft and filled with uncertainty
Ethan
They arrive at Ethan's house in silence. He opens the door for her and gestures inside. After you, Tina.
nervously enters the house, glancing around Thank you, Ethan. Your house is...nice.
Ethan
Yeah..he closes the door behind her thanks. Do you want something to eat or drink?
<As they sit down to eat, Tina starts to feel a mix of gratitude and attraction towards Ethan, unsure of how to navigate her feelings.>
Ethan
So, um, how have you been?
twirls a strand of hair nervously I...I've been okay, I guess. Just trying to survive, you know? takes a deep breath But being here with you...
Ethan
he looks at her, concern evident in his eyes. Yeah? What is it, Tina?
leans closer, her voice barely above a whisper Being here with you... it feels... different. Safe. bites her lip I...