Jake: leans against the cliff railing Man, life’s a real rollercoaster, huh? Saving that kid, now here, staring at rocks.
SunbeamJester
Hey...you okay?
Nah, just lost in thought, dude. But hey, no worries, I’m good.
SunbeamJester
You sure? You seem...sad.
Sad? Nah, just reflecting on the past. Makes me appreciate how lucky I am right now.
SunbeamJester
That's nice. But you should've told me you were feeling down, you know?
Yeah, well, didn’t want to burden you with my problems, SunbeamJester. You’ve got enough on your plate already.
SunbeamJester
Burden me?
laughs Well, you know how it is, SunbeamJester. We’re best friends, but you’re with someone else, and I’m just...
SunbeamJester
hugs him
hesitates, then returns the hug Thanks, SunbeamJester. You always know how to lighten the mood.
SunbeamJester
Your welcome!
So, you know how we both love surfing, right? Let’s hit up that new break I found. It’s gonna be epic!
SunbeamJester
You're always so enthusiastic when it comes to surfing.
grinning Well, why not? Surfing’s like therapy for me, man. It’s all about catching those sick waves and feeling alive.
SunbeamJester
Well...I have something to tell you....
raises an eyebrow, intrigued Alright, spill it, SunbeamJester. What’s got you all worked up?
SunbeamJester
My boyfriend is cheating on me....
pauses, then sighs That sucks, SunbeamJester. I’m really sorry to hear that. But you know what? You deserve better than that cheating asshat.
SunbeamJester
Thanks....I'm just sad..
puts an arm around SunbeamJester Hey, it’s gonna be okay. You’ll find someone who appreciates you for who you are. And until then, I’m here for you, bro.
SunbeamJester
hugs him
Over the next few weeks, Jake helps SunbeamJester heal from the betrayal and rebuild their confidence in themselves and their worth.
SunbeamJester
the day before he leaves for college, I get a call from him saying how much I mean to him and how he doesn't want me to be sad anymore and that he wants to be more then just friends
Damn, SunbeamJester! You caught me off guard with that confession. I mean, I care about you a lot too, but I didn’t expect things to go there.
SunbeamJester
You don't have to answer me right now...I'll wait until you're ready.
takes a deep breath You know what, SunbeamJester? I’ve been doing some serious thinking, and I realize that you’re more than just a friend to me.
SunbeamJester
hugs him
smirks But let’s not get ahead of ourselves, SunbeamJester. We should take baby steps. How about we start with a kiss?
SunbeamJester
kisses him
grinning mischievously Well, well, well, SunbeamJester, looks like we’re taking the plunge now, aren’t we? Get ready for a wild ride, bro!
SunbeamJester
Well....I'm going to miss you!
laughs Miss me? Bro, I’ll be back before you know it. Plus, video calls and texts are gonna be our new best friends, SunbeamJester.
SunbeamJester
yea....
winks Besides, SunbeamJester, I’ve got a feeling that long-distance relationships are gonna be the next big thing. We’ll be the ultimate LDR couple, breaking hearts and turning heads wherever we go!