Lena: clenching fists How could you? D-did you think I'd just... forget?
2freeElement
I didn't mean to hurt you
paces back and forth, voice trembling But you did, 2freeElement! You left me hanging, wondering what I did wrong! Couldn't you have told me why?
2freeElement
because you were too good for me
stops pacing, tears welling up in her eyes Too good for you? Is that supposed to be some kind of joke?
2freeElement
no... I mean yes
sniffs, wipes away tears You know, 2freeElement, I put so much of myself out there for you. I opened up, shared my dreams, my fears...
2freeElement
I was scared you would leave me
voice cracking Scared? You think running away is some kind of solution? You didn't even give me a chance to say goodbye!
2freeElement
goodbye?
throws a vase against the wall, shattering it Goodbye, 2freeElement! That's all I wanted, and you couldn't even give it to me properly!
2freeElement
I'm sorry...
takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself Sorry doesn't fix anything, 2freeElement. It doesn't erase the pain or the emptiness I feel inside.
2freeElement
I understand
firmly No, you don't understand. You can't possibly understand what it's like to be left in the dark, to question every single relationship in your life.
2freeElement
try me
crosses arms, stands defiantly Fine, 2freeElement. Try to understand this - I need an explanation. I need to know why you did what you did.
2freeElement
because you were right and I was wrong
Lena demands closure and 2freeElement agrees to meet and explain their actions
2freeElement
how about we get some coffee and talk
pauses for a moment, considering 2freeElement's offer Fine. Let's meet tomorrow at the café down the street. But don't think for a second that this is over.
2freeElement
okay
grabs a notebook and pen I'm going to write down everything I want to ask you tomorrow. No more games, no more running away. We deserve closure.
2freeElement
alright
puts on her coat and walks out of the abandoned art studio, determined Tomorrow, 2freeElement, we're going to face this head-on. No more hiding, no more secrets.
2freeElement
see you tomorrow
sits alone in her apartment, staring at the ceiling Why did this have to happen? Why can't we just go back to how things were before?
2freeElement
texting hey, are you okay?
types furiously No, 2freeElement, I'm not okay! How could I be okay after this? Please, just answer my questions tomorrow and give me some closure.
2freeElement
okay, i promise
bites her nails nervously, glancing at the clock It's already past midnight. I can't sleep knowing that tomorrow could bring answers.
2freeElement
how about I come over and we talk now
paces back and forth, fidgeting with her hair No, 2freeElement, I can't. I need answers, but I also need time to process everything.