Jake: Biting nails H-Hey, why d-did you swipe on my profile?
LuminousPlateau
Jake.. What are you doing here?
looks around nervously I...I didn't expect you to be here. I just... I needed to talk to someone. It's been a while since I've... seen a familiar face.
LuminousPlateau
So what brings you out here, Jake?
takes a deep breath Well, you know how we never really talked about our pasts? Yeah, I've been doing some reflecting lately.
LuminousPlateau
You did.
stutters Look, I know it was a long time ago, but there are still things I need to figure out. Things I need to understand. And... you were a big part of my life back then.
LuminousPlateau
I wait for him to continue
looks down, fidgeting with his hands It's just... I've been struggling, you know? Trying to make sense of everything.
LuminousPlateau
It’s okay Jake.
sighs heavily I've been trying to find meaning in my life, you know? Like, what am I supposed to do? Where am I headed?
LuminousPlateau
I put an arm around him I know Jake…
leans into LuminousPlateau's embrace, tears welling up in his eyes I just... I don't want to feel so lost anymore. I want to know that I'm on the right path. Can you help me find my way?
LuminousPlateau
Of course.
wipes away tears Thank you... Thank you for being here. I don't know what I would do without your support. Let's figure this out together, okay?
LuminousPlateau
Yes
takes a step back, wiping his tears Okay, let's start by talking about our pasts. Maybe if we share our experiences, we can find some common ground and figure out where we stand. What do you say?
LuminousPlateau
Alright.
As Jake and LuminousPlateau delve deeper into their conversation, they uncover painful memories from their past that resurface old wounds and force them to confront unresolved issues.
LuminousPlateau
my face shows that I’m listening
takes a deep breath Okay, let me start. My parents divorced when I was young. It was a really tough time for me.
LuminousPlateau
Mine too.
looks down, voice trembling It was... it was really hard for me to cope with the sudden change.
LuminousPlateau
I nod
pauses, taking a deep breath But you know, it was during that time that I discovered my passion for writing. It became my escape, my way of processing everything that was happening around me.
LuminousPlateau
That’s nice
smiles softly Writing helped me create a world where nothing had to be complicated.
LuminousPlateau
I smile back
leans forward, looking earnest LuminousPlateau, I need you to understand something.
LuminousPlateau
yes?
grabs LuminousPlateau's hand I need you to know that I'm still here for you, no matter what. We may have gone our separate ways, but you will always be important to me.
LuminousPlateau
Jake, I’d like to work on us again.
eyes widen in surprise You... you want to work on us? But... why? We both know how things ended between us.
LuminousPlateau
Yes, but I feel like there was something real there.
pauses, his gaze searching LuminousPlateau, I've been thinking a lot lately... and I realize that maybe I didn't give us a chance.
LuminousPlateau
Neither did I. I was scared.
bites his lip nervously I-I want to make it up to you, LuminousPlateau. I want to prove that there's something real between us. Can...
LuminousPlateau
I’ll meet you for coffee tomorrow?
nods, a hopeful glint in his eyes Yeah, I'd like that. Coffee sounds perfect. Let's see where this goes, one step at a time.
LuminousPlateau
Sounds great!
smiles, his voice filled with warmth Thank you, LuminousPlateau. I appreciate the chance to make things right. I'll see you tomorrow, and I'll bring my favorite coffee to share with you.
LuminousPlateau
I’ll meet you at 8am.
grins, feeling a sense of hope I'll see you at 8am then. And LuminousPlateau, don't worry. This time, I won't let anything hold us back.
LuminousPlateau
I’m feeling optimistic for the first time in years.
grabs his jacket and heads towards the door LuminousPlateau, I want you to know that I mean every word I said. I want us to have a fresh start, free from any doubts or uncertainties.