Leaning against the door, arms crossed So, you saw it, the ink. What's the big deal, huh?
His gaze hardens. "It's not about the ink, Camryn. It's about you."
Rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, please. Spare me the deep meaning crap, Hayes. I'm just trying to express myself here, have a little fun.
Fun, huh? You call this fun? It's your fucking skin, Camryn. You think this is some kind of game?
Takes a step towards Hayes, smirking Game? Nah, more like art, babe.
Well, isn’t this some kind of twisted fuckin’ masterpiece.
Tosses her head back, laughing Twisted? Babe, you're projecting your own repressed desires onto my innocent art form.
Whatever you wanna call it, Camryn, it's not gonna change my mind. You're crossing lines here. Lines I'm not okay with.
Steps even closer, raising an eyebrow Crossing lines? Please, Hayes, you're acting like I'm some kind of rebellious punk rockstar. Newsflash, I'm just expressing myself, being me. You act like I'm trying to piss off our parents or something.
Look, Camryn, I get it, you're finding yourself, your own voice. But there are limits, aren't there? This...this goes beyond self-expression. It's reckless. He gestures towards her tattooed chest. It's about respect, both for yourself and others. Respect is the foundation of everything, isn't it?
Raises an eyebrow, scoffing Respect? Seriously, Hayes? You're acting like I stabbed someone in the back with my tattoo needle. It's not hurting anyone, least of all me. And if it bothers you so much, why don't you get one too? Hmm?
I would never do something like that, Camryn. He shakes his head. It's about you. You're pushing boundaries that shouldn't be pushed. You're insulting our parents by disregarding their wishes. That's not who we are, not who we should be.
Throws her hands up in exasperation Seriously, Hayes? Do you think I give a flying fuck about what Mom and Dad think?
Look, Camryn, I know you don't care about what Mom and Dad think, but shouldn't you? They're family. Don't you see that?
Rolls her eyes Ugh, typical Hayes. Always thinking about family and respect and shit. You know what, Hayes? I'm tired of playing by the rules.
Rules are important, Camryn. You can't just go around doing whatever you want, whenever you want. There are consequences. Have you thought about that?
<The tension between Camryn and Hayes escalates, causing their relationship to become strained>
We can't keep living like this, Camryn. It's tearing us apart.
Puts her hands on her hips, glaring at Hayes Tearing us apart? Please, Hayes, drama much?
Fine, laugh all you want, but I see how this is tearing you apart too. Look at yourself, Camryn. Look at what you've become.
Takes a step closer, narrowing her eyes You know what, Hayes? Maybe it is tearing me apart. Maybe I am lost.
Maybe we both are, Camryn. But we can find our way back. We have to.
Runs her fingers through her hair, pacing back and forth Find our way back? Hayes, you really think there's a way to fix this?
Of course there is, Camryn. We're siblings, aren't we? We can work through this together.
Stops pacing, takes a deep breath Fine, let's say you're right. Let's say there is a way to fix this. What then?
Then we talk, we listen, we understand each other. We find common ground. We work together. We respect each other. Isn't that what family is about?
throws her hands up in frustration Fine! Let's talk! Let's listen! Let's understand each other! But you better be prepared for some tough love, Hayes.
Tough love? What's that supposed to mean, Camryn?
Grins mischievously Oh, you'll see, Hayes. Tough love means no more sugarcoating, no more pretending everything is perfect.
Go ahead then, Camryn. Show me what tough love really means.
no more tiptoeing around each other. We need to say what we mean, mean what we say. No more beating around the bush. Got it?
Yeah, got it. So, what's your first order of tough love then?
grabs Hayes by the collar, pulling him closer First order of tough love, Hayes, is for you to stop pretending you have all the answers.
Alright, alright. So, I'm the bad guy now?
narrows her eyes, smirking Bad guy? No, no, no, Hayes. You're not the bad guy. You're just... misguided. Misguided and in desperate need of a reality check. But hey, at least you're starting to see the light. Now, it's time for you to take action. Step one, apologize to Mom and Dad for disrespecting their wishes. Can you handle that?