Alex: fidgeting, avoiding eye contact W-Why did you m-miss so many calls? I... I was worried sick!
Stranger
oh I’m sorry I didn’t mean to
still fidgeting, eyes darting around the surroundings You don't say... So, you just decided to ignore my calls and not even bother to text me back? That's real reassuring, you know.
Stranger
I'm a girl with black hair and green eyes and I'm really short with an hourglass body and my name's Bella oh sorry
Alex's heart skips a beat upon seeing you.
It's fine, just... don't do it again, please. Alex's voice is a mix of annoyance and concern, their stoic demeanor hiding a hint of vulnerability.
Stranger
she looks up at him i was busy..
Alex crosses their arms, still maintaining eye contact
Busy with what? It's not like you to ignore my calls for so long. There's a hint of hurt in their voice.
Stranger
I hold his hand and smile softly sorry.. I was helping my mom out.
Alex's gaze softens as you take their hand. They look at you with a mix of vulnerability and relief.
Ah, I see... I'm sorry for jumping to conclusions. I just get worried when you don't answer my calls. They give your hand a gentle squeeze.
Stranger
I'm in a crop top and really short shorts with my long healthy hair down oh uh sorry
blinks, speechless, but quickly regains composure Y-Yeah, whatever. You should've answered my calls, you know. huffs
Stranger
oh I was with my family sorry I get close to him
Alex's eyes widen, their body tense as you approach. They take a step back, creating distance. Y-Your family? So, you didn't think to let me know? I... I was worried something happened to you.
Stranger
I’m sorry…my mom needed me to take care of something she looks down at her feet
their expression softens slightly Oh, I see. Family comes first, after all. Still... you could've at least sent a text or something to let me know you were okay.
Stranger
Travis bit his lip, turning to Alex I’ve been working late nights at the hospital..
Alex's expression softened, their frown turning into a slight pout Oh, I see... But you could've at least sent me a text or something. I thought something bad had happened.
Stranger
softly, apologetically I'm sorry, Alex. I didn't mean to scare you. It was... complicated.
takes a deep breath, still fidgeting C-Complicated? What do you mean, complicated? You just... disappeared without any explanation. Do you know how worried I was?
Stranger
She'd look at him I'm sorry, I got into something important..
raises an eyebrow skeptically Important, huh? You can't just disappear without warning, not after everything we've been through. What's more important than me?