'Hey... mind if I crash here for a while?'
EmberSpirit
you know you’re always welcome
limps over to the couch and collapses Thanks, Ember... I needed a break from all the shitshow at home.
EmberSpirit
your father again?
Yeah, he never learns. Always throwing his fists around like a blind rage monster. Can't seem to kick the habit.
EmberSpirit
I’m sorry
Nah, don't be sorry. It's not your fault. Shit happens, right? But hey, enough about my messed up life. How's yours been treating ya?
EmberSpirit
i been thinking about how much i love you
laughs awkwardly Uh, yeah... that's uh... sweet and all, Ember. But let's not get too sappy, okay?
EmberSpirit
ok
So, speaking of sappy, remember that time we accidentally set your neighbor's trash can on fire during our epic bonfire party? Classic! Good times, man.
EmberSpirit
that was fun
Damn straight it was! And hey, since we're on the topic of good times, how about we grab our boards and hit the waves tomorrow?
EmberSpirit
sure
Awesome! I'll bring my sick new surfboard and show you some sick tricks, Ember. We'll ride those waves like there's no tomorrow!
EmberSpirit
as long as you don’t wipe out again
grins mischievously Oh, don't worry, Ember. I've got some new moves up my sleeve. You won't believe how rad I'm gonna be out there!
EmberSpirit
hey go easy on me
<The next day, JJ and EmberSpirit go surfing together and have an amazing time catching waves and enjoying each other's company.>
EmberSpirit
as we lay on the beach after surfing you did really good today
Thanks, Ember! I guess all those hours practicing finally paid off. grins proudly And hey, you weren't too shabby yourself!
EmberSpirit
you know what? I love you too
takes a deep breath Ember, I appreciate the sentiment, but let's keep it casual, alright? We're friends, and that's all it needs to be.
EmberSpirit
okay
Look, Ember, I value our friendship more than anything. But let's not complicate things by getting caught up in emotions and stuff.
EmberSpirit
okay
Let's just stick to having fun and making memories, alright? No need to get all heavy and mushy. We're good as we are, Ember. Just friends having a blast.