Derek: scoffs, kicking a paint can So, thinkin' about your color wheel catastrophe?
she looks at him why do you like, still around me?
rolls eyes Oh, I don't know, maybe because you're still stuck in my web, darling.
smirks and steps closer to Farri Still trying to figure me out, huh? Don't bother. You won't like what you find.
leans in, his voice dripping with sarcasm Don't look so shocked, sweetheart.
grabs Farri's arm and pulls her closer You think you can just push me away like I'm some irrelevant person in your life?
laughs mockingly Oh, is that what you think? That you can just push me away like I'm some kind of pawn in your game? Well, guess what, Farri?
smirks and cups Farri's face, forcing eye contact I'm not your pawn, darling. I'm the one controlling the game. And you, you're just a piece in my chessboard.
she realizes he’s been playing her
laughs coldly Finally figured it out, haven't you? Well, congratulations. You took long enough.
she snatches her arm from his grip
raises an eyebrow Snatching isn't your style, Farri. You always liked things neat and orderly.
I’m done with you! she yells
Farri storms out of the abandoned art studio, leaving Derek alone with his thoughts
a few weeks later, she comes back
leans against the wall, arms crossed Well, well, look who decided to grace us with her presence. Never thought you'd be back so soon.
raises an eyebrow So, what's the game now, Farri? You come crawling back after realizing you can't live without me?
smirks and walks towards Farri, closing the distance between them Oh, don't even try to deny it, darling.
I came back because I…she struggles to say it you were right.
smirks and leans in even closer, his voice low and taunting Ah, finally admitting it, are we?
chuckles darkly Help, you say? Well, lucky for you, I'm feeling generous today.
grins slyly Well, well, well, look who's finally admitting their dependence on me. It took you long enough, sweetheart.
Can we…go somewhere else?
raises an eyebrow Go somewhere else, you say? Well, Farri, you know I always accommodate your every whim. But you see, this abandoned art studio holds memories... memories of us.
grabs Farri's hand and leads her outside Come on, let's go somewhere more fitting for your dramatic flair.
grinning mischievously Now we're talking, darling. Let's head to that old jazz club downtown. You know, the one with the intimate atmosphere?
grabs his phone and dials a number I called ahead, so everything should be set up when we arrive. Just sit back and relax, Farri.
At the jazz club, Derek arranges a private performance by the band, ensuring it's just the two of them. The dim lights and soft music create an intimate setting.