Jake: leans against the dusty console This mix, did you make it for us? Memories?
Nicholas
Yeah, I tried to blend our hearts in rhythm, like before...
takes a step closer, his eyes searching yours You know, Nick, I've been thinking about those days. The good ones, the ones where we were on the same page.
Nicholas
yeah?
crosses his arms, a mix of frustration and longing in his voice Damn it, Nick, I miss you. And this...this song, it brings back so many damn memories.
Nicholas
I miss you too Jake, I'm not going to lie to you.
sighs heavily, running a hand through his hair Look, I know I messed up, okay? I made some shitty choices, and I can't change that.
Nicholas
listen I understand why you left me, but what really hurt me was how you lied about us playing music together like that was nothing.
looks down, guilt etched on his face Yeah, I know. I fucked up, Nick. I never meant to lie to you. It was just...
Nicholas
you were afraid of being honest with yourself and me about how much you actually loved me.
takes a deep breath, his voice cracking You're right, Nick. I was scared. Scared of my feelings, scared of what it meant.
Nicholas
listen I forgive you, but I'll never forget.
clenches his fists, determination in his eyes You're right, Nick. I don't want to waste any more time. Let's give this another shot, give us a real chance.
Nicholas
ok let's do it.
grabs Nicholas's hand, pulling him close No more running, Nick. We're going to face this head-on, together. leans in and kisses him passionately
Nicholas
kisses him back
pulls away slightly, his voice filled with determination We're going to prove to each other, to ourselves, that we can make this work.
Nicholas
yes we will.
Jake and Nicholas decide to move in together, starting a new chapter in their relationship.
Nicholas
I unpack my stuff
grabs a box from Nicholas's hands Let me help you with that, babe. We gotta get this place sorted out.
Nicholas
thanks.
pauses, his voice becoming serious Nick, there's something else we need to talk about.
Nicholas
what's up?
takes a deep breath, his eyes locked with Nicholas's I want you to know that I'm not afraid anymore. Not of our past, not of our feelings.