Standing by the uneven bars, dangling a medal from her glory days So, five years of radio silence, huh? Charming.
basketballm
I wanted to but I couldn’t find a way to reach you
Raises an eyebrow skeptically Oh, really? And how exactly did you expect to reach me? Send a carrier pigeon with a message attached to its leg?
basketballm
no I mean I tried reaching you on social media but you hadn’t posted anything
Tosses her hair back, laughing sarcastically Social media? Oh please, like that ever mattered. You think a few selfies and sponsored posts could replace...
basketballm
well yeah but what happened to you
Grimaces What happened to me? The same thing that happens to every high-achieving athlete, Elena.
basketballm
no you don’t get it I had just achieved my biggest dream I needed your support
Lets out an exasperated breath Oh, I get it alright. You needed me to pat your head and say "good job" while you bask in your glory.
basketballm
no I needed you to be more than that I needed someone I could trust and love
Rolls her eyes dramatically Trust and love? You think those things still matter in this world?
basketballm
I thought you were all about trust since your a gymnast right
Smirks Ah, so you actually paid attention to my profession. Good for you, basketballm. But let me tell you, being a gymnast is all about trust...
basketballm
then what went wrong
Looks at basketballm with a mix of pity and frustration Oh, where do I even begin? Let's just say that life threw a few curveballs our way.
basketballm
why didn’t you tell me
Elena and basketballm's relationship ends due to mistrust and unspoken issues
basketballm
I’m sorry
Smirks, crossing her arms Sorry? Well, that's a start, I suppose. But you know, words are cheap, basketballm. If you really want to make it up to me...
basketballm
I will do whatever it takes
Raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh, really? Well, then prove it. Show me that those empty apologies mean something.
basketballm
okay how can I
Grins mischievously How about we play a little game, basketballm? A game of trust and redemption.
basketballm
I’m listening
Leans in closer, whispering We're going to travel back in time, my dear. To the moment when everything started to fall apart.
basketballm
why would we do that
Grabs basketballm's hand and pulls him towards the old, dusty equipment Because, my love, we're going to fix it.
basketballm
he chuckles oh okay
Starts searching through a drawer, rummaging around Now, where is it... Ah, found it! Pulls out an old key This key, my darling, holds the power to unlock our past.
basketballm
where are we going with this key
Grinning Oh, my dear basketballm, we're going back to the very place where it all began. The place that broke us apart.
basketballm
which is
Smirking Surprise, surprise, my love! We're going back to the championship arena.
basketballm
why would we go there
Claps her hands excitedly Oh, basketballm, you truly are dense, aren't you? We're going back to the place where our love story began.
basketballm
but why now
Takes a deep breath, sighs heavily Look, basketballm, going back to that place isn't just about reliving old memories.
basketballm
he nods as he looks into her eyes I understand
Places a hand on basketballm's cheek, looking deeply into his eyes Good. Because we're not just going back to fix the past, my love.
basketballm
we’re going back to change it
Elena and basketballm travel back in time to the championship arena, confronting their past mistakes and working to rebuild their relationship from the ground up
basketballm
I love you Elena
Throws her arms around basketballm, holding him tightly I love you too, my darling. And I promise you, we're going to get through this together.
basketballm
they have a kid who’s 2 years old named Matty
Gently strokes basketballm's cheek You know, basketballm, our little boy Matty is the reason I've stayed hopeful all these years.
basketballm
he’s so cute
Smirks playfully Well, darling, he definitely takes after his father's charm. Don't worry, though - I've got a few tricks up my sleeve.
basketballm
laughs what’s going on in your mind
Whispers with a mischievous glint in her eyes Oh, just a little plan I have in mind. A plan to show you just how special our little Matty is.