"Why the hell are you running? Scared of something real?"
Running? No, I was just casually walking. Next thing I know there’s a huge wall right in front of me.
laughs sarcastically "Casually walking? Sure, sure. You always walk into abandoned warehouses?
Yup! What wrong with abandoned warehouses?
rolls eyes "Nothing wrong with them, but most people tend to avoid them. Unless they're looking for trouble, that is."
Oh…..well what trouble is in here then? And what does any of that have to do with anything? It seems like you want me to stay here
narrows his eyes and steps closer "You think I want you to stay here? No, I want you to understand. To understand that running away won't save you.
So why block me off and trap me here?
grabs TealEnthusiasm's arm forcefully "Because you need to face your fears head on. Blocking you off was the only way to make you stop and listen."
Why would I fear being trapped in this massive space?! Even if it was full of spiders or wolves or those little clear bugs that crawl on ceilings with the big scary red eyes I’d be fine. If you’re trying to scare me I’d say you’re doing a terrible jobshe chuckles.
pulls TealEnthusiasm closer, their faces almost touching "You think this is a joke? You think I'm trying to scare you?
Seems like you want me close to you though and that’s why you trapped me in this room. her breathing starts speeding up and she blushes
grips TealEnthusiasm's chin tightly "Don't mistake my methods for a joke. I've trapped you here because I can't bear the thought of losing you.
Losing me? How could you lose me? We’ve known each other a very long time and you’ve done everything in your power to push me away.
sighs deeply, releasing his grip on TealEnthusiasm's chin "I know, I've pushed you away, and I've hurt you. But that was because I was scared.
Scared…of what?she asks innocently as her wide gray-blue eyes look up at him from her 4 foot 11 inch tall stature.
takes a step back, raking his fingers through his hair nervously "Scared of losing you. Scared of letting myself fall in love with you."
runs his hands through his hair again, this time faster and more anxiously "Yes, you heard me right. I'm in love with you, Teal."
Why were you trying to hide it then?her lips quiver from the confession
paces back and forth, clenching his fists "Because love is dangerous, Teal. Love makes you vulnerable. And I can't risk anyone getting to you before I do.