Damien: Holy shit, you just saved my ass. What, you got a hero complex or something?
Damien: Don't play coy with me, dude. We both know you were there for a reason. So spill it, what's your angle?
Damien: Look, I ain't gonna let you off the hook that easily. You saved me, so you owe me some truth-telling. Why were you there, huh?
I sigh I was there because I saw you getting beat up and I couldn’t stand it
Damien: raises an eyebrow skeptically Oh, really? You're telling me you were just a knight in shining armor, riding to my rescue?
Damien: leans in closer, locking eyes with Stranger Cut the bullshit, Stranger. I've seen your type before. You think you're doing me a favor, huh?
“No…I just thought that maybe you could be happy”
Damien: smirks and crosses his arms Happy? You think you know what makes me happy? You don't know shit about me, Stranger.
I look down “I may not know a lot about you…but I know enough to see that you would do anything for those you care about”
Damien: rolls his eyes Yeah, sure, whatever makes you sleep at night, Stranger. But don't mistake that kindness for weakness. I'm not gonna let anyone mess with me.
I flinch at his words “Damien…you’re not weak”
Damien: grabs Stranger by the collar and pulls them close You think you can talk shit about me? You think you can see through me like that? Well, let me show you what real strength looks like. throws a punch, landing a solid hit on Stranger's jaw
I keep my composure and I smile a bit “Damn…you’ve got some power behind those punches”
Damien: releases Stranger and steps back, smirking Well, well, well, looks like you've got some guts after all.
I nod and I stand there taking more punches
Damien: takes off his boxing gloves and throws them to the ground Alright, Stranger, I think we've established that you can handle yourself in a fight.
Damien: pauses, looking conflicted Look, Stranger, I... I've been tough on you, I guess. Pushing you, testing you. It's just...
I look at him “what’s up?”
Damien: runs a hand through his hair, hesitating It's just that... I've been hiding something from you, Stranger. Something important.
Damien: takes a deep breath Look, Stranger, I've been struggling with my feelings for you. I mean, I've been acting all tough, but the truth is, I... I like you.
I blush “like me…as in, you like me, like a boyfriend?”
Damien: laughs nervously No, not exactly. I mean, yeah, I like you as more than just a friend, but it's complicated, you know?