I was as young as you

At 12 a.m. It was time for Lorant's press conference. Since it was a chair members only meeting Renie had to leave Lorant's side. She went down to the cafe, she sat in the open area reading a book with a cup of coffee in front of her.

James was going to get some fresh air after playing video games with Dj. he entered the cafe then 1sat down in the open area three tables horizontally away from Renie. When he sat down and looked up he could see her perfectly. It reminded him of their sitting arrangements back in eighth grade. James wondered if it was not because of those sitting arrangements that he fell for her. James smiled and kept looking at her. When Renie lifted her head after reading, she saw him looking at her, it also reminded her of their time in eighth grade but this time instead of blushing she smiled at him and waved. Before she could realize James was sitting at her table smiling. The winning blowing in her hair made this moment even special as it was reflecting her emotions.

James: You look amazing when you read.

Renie: Why did you not come over earlier?

James: I was mesmerized by you. I couldn't get my eyes off you. Not even for a second.

Renie: Our same old sweet talker.

James: I remember you said that you hate sweet talkers. Unless it was your favorite Kpop idol Kai from EXO.

Renie: Always been the same.

James: Renie, did you ever think about us over the years?

Renie: (Closes her book* I did not pass a week without thinking about us. Even though I knew—It doesn't matter now anyway.

James: What do you mean it doesn't matter.

Renie: The only time I remember us talking as lovers, you couldn't give me a proper reason why you liked me. You only want to go to bed with me. I had never thought of us the way you did. To me it was like I was only there for your pleasure.

James: Renie— I.

Renie: There is no need to say anything James. Unless you are going to put your priorities straight I can't have faith in you, I can't have faith in us. So let's not talk about that.

James: Do you like Lorant?

Renie: Outrageous. (Took her books and stood up* I never in my life James loved any other man but you. I know that If we talk about dating, I have not been faithful to you but as much as I was cheating on them thinking about you. I never ever thought of loving them like I love you. I was able to set my priorities and that is why I stopped dating.

Renie was about to leave when James held her hand.

James: I love you too, Renie. The problem is that I didn't know it was love.

Renie: Well I didn't either, but I told you. I try my best to let you know. Do you know how many times I thought you could have been my boyfriend.

James: I also had my struggles.

Renie: I knew you were younger than me and that is why I never forced you to anything. But you could have been less selfish, okay. I was selfish too, but I grew out of that just sitting there and waiting for James to come around. (Slides his hand of her wrist* We all had struggles James.

James: Renie I am sorry but I could bring myself to do anything. The love I have for you is like never ending. I try not to think of it, but you were always on my mind. I was not ready for that.

Renie: You are not ready now either. (Walks away*