May

Renie: Yes, that is why I came to you. Will you come with me?

James: (nodded* Okay.

They both went up to Renie's room.

While in the elevator they felt awkward being the only one there. The silence field the elevator until they reached Renie's room floor.

They quietly walked together to Renie's room.

In her room.

Renie sat down on the bed and James on the desk chair.

Renie: (couldn't stay quiet anymore* I actually don't know why but—. Did all of this happen because you are a coward?

James: What are you talking about?

Renie: What else could I be talking about? Us. Did you really think that your confession earlier would have fixed everything between us? You were confused, what about me? Huh.

James: Renie, I know I was wrong—

Renie: (cuts him* Stop it! I am being serious right now. (shed a tear* I am talking to you with all my heart and this is what you tell me. During these 9 years you could not even recognize your faults?

James: I—

Renie: I did my best to mature, I wanted to be a better person for you. I always told myself 'it is not his fault he is younger than me, just give him time to mature'. Did I not give you enough time? I know I hurt you too, but the last thing I would like to hear is (cold tone* 'I am sorry'.

James: (stood up* How could you just say that? I loved you without even taking conscious of it. I didn't know about that and what it even meant. I was 13 when I saw you for the first time. It was love at first sight.

Renie: (sweet talk sur nous maintenant) James, we know that. I am talking about us right now.

James: Then tell me what you want from me.

Renie: I don't know anymore right.

James looked at her intensely.

James: (walks to her and bends down in front of her. Looks up at her face* Renie?

Renie: (tries to avoid his gaze* I didn't want to be with you because I don't know you. We are not even friends. Where is that love coming from? I don't know. Is it there? Yes, we both love each other.

James: (holds her hand* Renie, what is the problem then?

Renie: I am scared— I am scared of losing you one day. I hate to think of it, but I don't have enough faith in you to have faith in us.

James: (looks down, let go of her hand, then stand up* I understand. That is also what I hate about myself. I feel unworthy to give you a home. I feel unworthy of you.

Renie: Don't say that.

The next day

Lise and Hannah were talking in the lobby right before leaving.

Lise: Why are the boys taking so long? (Discontent*

Hannah: I really don't know, check out is in five minutes.

Lise: I need to be at the airport early. Shouldn't they be the ones waiting for us?

While Lise was saying that DJ, Kevin, and James came up to them.

Dj: Hey, ladies.

Lise: What took y'all so long?

Kevin: We are on time. The check out is in four minutes.

Hannah: Exactly who checks out four minutes before check out.

Dj: (raises his left hand* I do.

Lise: Bruh, let's just go already.

They all went to the parking lot, there they saw Lorant talking to a girl. Renie was not around, it was not Liv either. Curious, Kevin went up to Lorant and the girl.

Kevin: Is she the girl you were talking about?

Lorant: Yes, this is May. May this is Kevin.

May: Nice to meet you Kevin, I am May Carter.

Kevin: Kevin Ndersi, nice to meet you too. (Looks at Lorant* Well, Lorant we were about to leave. Would you like to come say goodbye to the rest?

Lorant: Yeah, sure. May come with us.

May: Okay.

They all walked to the rest.

Kevin: Y'all this is Lorant's girl, May.

May: Nice to meet you all.

Hanah: Nice to meet you too, I am Hannah.