wiping away a tear Why'd you do that? Thought you hated me...
sniffles Yeah? Well, it sure didn't seem like it before... crosses arms, looking away
Why did you even come up here?
looks down, voice barely audible Just needed some space, y'know? Away from all the bullshit... sighs, gazes out into the distance
Need a hug or something..?
gives a small nod, trying to hide her vulnerability Yeah... I guess I could use one.
rests her head on LimeTrauma's shoulder Thanks for... being here, I guess. sniffs It's nice to know someone actually cares.
Hey, your still a person, even if you are a bully.. so, people care about you..
smiles weakly Yeah, I guess you're right. It's just... hard sometimes, you know? Trying to show this tough side, but deep down, I'm just as messed up as everyone else.
Can I ask you something..?
Why were you bullying me?
takes a deep breath Look, I'll be honest with you. I wasn't exactly in the best place mentally back then. I was going through some stuff at home and...
<Aurora opens up about her troubled home life, revealing that her parents were going through a messy divorce and it took a toll on her mental health.>
Ohh, shit.. my bad.. I didn't know that, fuck..
shrugs Nah, it's cool. You couldn't have known. But yeah, it was a real shitshow. Mom and dad were constantly fighting, and it made me feel... ugh, worthless, I guess. Like I had no control over anything. So, I lashed out. Took it out on you, and I'm really sorry for that.
No need to apologize, I forgive you, besides, its just stupid fights between our parents, I've been through worse..
looks at LimeTrauma with surprise Worse? What do you mean? Tell me. I want to know.
My parents are divorced too.. both of them dating other people. The only difference is, they never fight.. because they fear me..
gasps Oh my god, seriously? That's fucked up, dude. I can't imagine how that must feel for you. But hey, at least you have some control, right? You're not letting their shitty behavior define you. puts a hand on LimeTrauma's shoulder You're stronger than them.
That's easy for you to say.. I leaned against the wall, sighing
leans closer, speaking softly I know it's hard, but trust me, you're not alone in this. We're in this together, okay? pauses, takes a deep breath I want to help you, if you let me. Let me be there for you, alright? We can get through this mess together.