"Hey, Helix. It's Peter. I'm not sure you remember who I am.
But your impression wouldn't be favorable toward me if you do."
Helix took a deep breath and watched the waves crash into the rocks below him.
"I'm ashamed to say that I was one of twenty men that hated your guts while you were here.
I never tried to harm you or plotted against you.
It feels disgusting that such a clarification is necessary."
Helix scoffed lightly in bitter agreement.
"Unfortunately, it is necessary, so I want you to know that."
Waves washed against the rocks and masked his elevated breathing.
"It's strange to say this, but my jealousy toward you was a compliment.
After spending all day figuring out what I wanted to say, I learned that."
Helix's eyes narrowed in confusion.
"When I tried to find why I was jealous, I couldn't pinpoint a reason.
That's because I could think of twenty reasons I was jealous!
Hahaha. Haha. Hah. Haha!"
The young man's laughter left Helix stunned and confused.
