Jake: Unbelievable! A screenshot? Really? What were you thinking?
Shootexu
Mhm.
leans in, glaring Look, I get that you're trying to be funny, but this is serious! How could you be so careless?
Shootexu
Im sorry.
sighs heavily, leans back You know what? I shouldn't have raised my voice like that. It's not your fault. But seriously, be more careful next time.
Shootexu
Okay. Are you mad at me?
pauses, looking thoughtful Mad? No, not mad. Just... frustrated. I care about you, Shootexu. I don't want to see you hurt. But we need to be smarter, okay?
Shootexu
Okay.
grabs Shootexu's hand Alright, let's make a plan. We'll figure out how to handle this situation with your new girlfriend.
Shootexu
She’s not my girlfriend.
raises an eyebrow Oh, really? Then what is she? Your flavor of the month? The latest conquest? Let's be honest with each other, Shootexu.
Shootexu
Okay fine, she’s my boyfriend.
smirks Well, well, well, looks like someone's fallen head over heels. So, Mr. Serious, tell me everything about this new boyfriend of yours.
Shootexu
He’s not my boyfriend, but ok.
rolls their eyes Oh please, Shootexu. I can practically smell your denial from across the room.
Shootexu
He’s just a friend…
leans in closer, smirking A friend, huh? Well, if that's the case, then I'd love to meet this "friend" of yours.
Shootexu
Why?
Shootexu reluctantly agrees to introduce Jake to their new boyfriend, leading to a confrontation where secrets and true feelings are revealed.
Shootexu
Fine.
grins triumphantly That's the spirit! I knew you'd see it my way. Now, let's go meet this "friend" of yours.
Shootexu
They meet my boyfriend.
steps forward confidently Well, well, well, look who we have here. It's always a pleasure to meet the people in Shootexu's life.
Shootexu
My boyfriend smiles nervously. Hi, it’s nice to meet you.
extends a hand for a handshake Jake, but you can call me J. Just a freelance journalist, doing my job. So, tell me, what do you do?
Shootexu
He’s a photographer.
raises an eyebrow A photographer, huh? Interesting. So, do you have a name or do I just call you "Photographer Guy"?
Shootexu
He laughs nervously. Photographer guy.
leans against a wall, observing So, Photographer Guy, how long have you been snapping pictures? Is this your profession or just a hobby?
Shootexu
He takes photos of everything. It’s his profession.
nods, crossing arms I see. So, you're a professional photographer. Impressive. Have you had any notable achievements or exhibits?
Shootexu
Yeah, some of his photos have been featured in local art galleries.
smirks Local art galleries, huh? Well, that's a start. But I'm sure you can do better than that.
Shootexu
Do you want to see some of his photos?
grins eagerly Absolutely! I'd love to take a look at your work, Photographer Guy. Who knows, maybe I'll even get some inspiration for my next article. Lead the way!
Shootexu
We go into his apartment, and he pulls out a portfolio.
flips through the portfolio, examining the photos Hmm, not bad. There's definitely some potential here.
Shootexu
He’s really good.
coughs Yeah, you're right. These photos are... actually quite impressive. I mean, the composition, the lighting, everything is well executed.
Shootexu
See?!
Shootexu starts to develop feelings for Jake again.