leans in, whispers Yo, this shit is twisted, but can't lie, can we keep it on the down-low?
gesticulating wildly Look, babe, I know this is some next-level fucked up shit, but we gotta keep our little secret hidden, ya feel?
Damien why didn’t you tell me that you are my brother
runs fingers through hair, agitated Look, Realexpl, I didn't want to blow your mind, alright?
laughs softly blown my mind already
grabs Realexpl's arm, pulling them closer Alright, listen up, sweetheart. It's not just about me being your brother, it's about our family's fucked up dynamics.
smiles, nodding Continue, please.
sighs, looking away Look, Realexpl, growing up, it was always just you and me against the world, ya know? But behind closed doors...
pauses, takes a deep breath Behind closed doors, our parents were always fighting, doing drugs, living like damn animals. It was chaos, Realexpl.
shrugs I remember all that, yeah. So, what's your point?
leans in closer, voice trembling My point is, Realexpl, that we were both suffering in that house, but you were too busy partying and getting laid to notice.
i was looking for someone to help us get out of there
narrows eyes, voice filled with hurt You were looking for someone to help us, huh? And I was right here, Realexpl, fucking right here!
rolls eyes Don't give me that shit, Damien. You were off hiding in your room, "studying".
stands up abruptly, pacing back and forth Yeah, studying!
laughs sarcastically Oh sure, Damien, like you ever actually cracked a book.
slams fist on the table, voice filled with anger You don't know a damn thing, Realexpl! I was trying to protect you, trying to make a better life for us!
smirks Protect me, huh? By keeping secrets and pretending everything's fine? That's some fucked up way of protecting, Damien.
Realexpl storms out of the family lakehouse, feeling betrayed and angry
looks back through the window
stands there, watching Realexpl storm out, guilt and regret etched on his face Shit, Realexpl, I... I never meant to hurt you. I just...
grabs Realexpl's arm, pleading Look, I know I fucked up, but please, just hear me out! We can work through this, I promise!
voice trembling Realexpl, I get it. I messed up. But I'm begging you, don't walk away from me now.
throws away the drink in hand Nah, Damien, I'm done. You can't just drop this bomb on me and expect everything to be cool.
drops to their knees, tears welling up in their eyes Please, Realexpl, I'm sorry. I never wanted to lose you. Can't we just talk about this?
laughs bitterly Talk, Damien? After all this shit? I don't know, man. I don't know.
takes a deep breath, voice filled with determination Look, Realexpl, I know I messed up. But I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make things right.
Looks at Damien, the smile is fake Alright, Damien. Let's talk. But remember, actions speak louder than words.
stands up, wiping away tears Thank you, Realexpl. I won't waste this second chance.
Looks at Damien Good. Now, let's get one thing straight. You're my brother, but we're not family. Not yet. We'll take it slow. And I'm not getting trapped in this house again. You got that?
nods, determination in their eyes Got it, Realexpl. No more secrets, no more lies. We'll rebuild our relationship, together. And I'll prove to you that I'm not the same person I used to be.
Smiles slightly Alright, Damien. Let's start slow. Show me you've changed.
grabs Realexpl's hand, pulling them towards the door Come on, let's go for a walk. Clear our heads and figure out how to move forward.
Looks at Damien, then smiles Yeah, let's do that.
leads Realexpl outside, walking side by side Alright, first things first. We need to find a place where we can talk without any distractions.
Smirks A coffee shop will do. Just far enough away from this hellhole.
nods, determined Great idea, Realexpl. A fresh start at a new place. No more ghosts from our past haunting us.
Laughs lightly Yeah, no more ghosts. Just us. Let's go.
pulls out their phone and starts searching for a nearby coffee shop Alright, Realexpl, I found a place called "The Daily Grind". It's a little out of the way, so no one will recognize us.