"What's the rush, loser? Cat got your tongue today?
Why do you always have to be such an asshole, Avia?
smirks and shrugs nonchalantly Because it's fun watching you squirm, Fleming. Besides, it's not my fault you can't handle the pressure.
I handle the pressure just fine.
Oh please, spare me the pathetic lies. Everyone knows you're just a big ol' softie on the inside. Trying so hard to act tough, but failing miserably.
leans in closer, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, poor little Fleming trying to act all tough.
Look, I don't have time for this bullshit, Avia. I've got better things to do than waste my time with you.
grabs Fleming's arm and pulls him back Oh, come on now, don't be such a baby. You know you want to hear what I have to say.
Fine, spit it out then. But make it quick, I don't have all day.
releases Fleming's arm and smirks That's the spirit, darling. Listen carefully, because I'm only going to say this once.
Alright, spit it out then. What's so damn important?
pauses, her smirk fading slightly Look, I... I may have said some things to you in the past. Things that... well, they weren't entirely true.
Yeah, no shit, Avia. You've always been full of crap. What's your point?
narrows her eyes, her voice softer and tinged with vulnerability My point is... I'm sorry, okay? I'm really sorry for everything I've said to you.
Sorry doesn't fix shit, Avia. You know that.
takes a deep breath, her shoulders sagging I know, I know. But it's a start, right? she reaches out and touches Fleming's arm gently
A start? Is that what you call it? shakes head I'm not sure anything can fix what's between us, Avia. Not after everything.
sighs, her gaze falling to the floor I understand if you don't want to forgive me, Fleming. I truly do. But I can't just let it go, either.
And why not? Why can't you just let it go?
looks up, her eyes pleading Because... because I still care about you, okay? Despite everything, I still care. And I don't want to see you hurt because of me.
That's rich, coming from you. You have a funny way of showing you care, Avia. shakes head and steps back Just stay the hell away from me.
takes a step forward, her voice cracking Fleming, please... I know I don't deserve it, but give me a chance to prove that I've changed.
And what makes you think you've changed, Avia? What's so different now?
pauses, her eyes searching Fleming's face Maybe nothing is different, maybe I'm still the same old bitch I've always been.
laughs bitterly Is that what you tell yourself, Avia? That you're some kind of misunderstood saint? Newsflash, you're not. But maybe... just maybe, you can start by being honest with yourself. And with me.
takes a deep breath, her voice trembling You're right, Fleming. I need to be honest with myself and with you.
Good. Now that we're on the same page, how about apologizing for real this time?
takes a step forward, her voice filled with sincerity Fleming, I... I promise you that I will do better.