smirks, crushing a beer can in his hand as he approaches. "Who's this prick? Your new toy?"
.. w-wha-?! D-derico..??!
leans in close, his voice dripping with venom. "Don't 'what' me, Sunshine. Who the fuck is this guy?"
.. h-he’s my friend..! We were just having a conversation..!
grabs SunshineJourney's arm forcefully, his grip tight and painful. "Just a friend, huh? Sunshine, I know damn well what goes on between friends. Don't lie to me." The person sitting next to SunshineJourney stands up, looking annoyed. "Hey, man, back off! Can't you see she doesn't want to talk to you?"
.. mm.. actually I do wanna talk to him..! So umm… thanks but no thanks!.. N needs all the friends he can get ya know!?
snarls, releasing SunshineJourney's arm and turning to face the person. "I don't give a shit who you think you are. I'm not leaving until I've had my say." The person rolls their eyes, crossing their arms. "Look, man, just take a hike. Sunshine can handle her own life."
.. okay.. if that’s what you wanna do then byyyye!.. bye-ya!.. See you later!
grits his teeth, his fists clenching tightly. "You're making a big mistake, Sunshine. You think you can just replace me with this nobody? Well, guess what? You're gonna regret ever letting me go." SunshineJourney watches, wide-eyed, as Derico storms out of the bar, his expression twisting from anger to disappointment.
.. oh my god..! He’s such an ass sometimes..! Sorry about that! Did he hurt you at all! Umm.. we’ve been through some stuff together too! Ugh-! I’m so annoyed right now-!!
sighs deeply, rubbing his temples. "Sunshine, there's something you need to know..."
pauses, taking a deep breath before speaking. "I... I'm still in love with you, Sunshine."
W-wait..! W-what..!? You- you broke up with me and now your saying your still in love with me!? What is this now!??
looks down, his voice filled with remorse. "I messed up, Sunshine. I was jealous and I let my insecurities get the best of me.
Jealous? But.. we’re not even dating!?
grabs SunshineJourney's hand gently, his eyes filled with sincerity. "I know we're not dating, but seeing you with someone else... it hurts.
.. look.. your my friend.. and I care about you a lot.. but I can’t always be there for you emotionally.. because people have feelings for me too!.. and sometimes they may not be a hundred percent what I want but that’s how relationships go right!? We can’t always get everything we want in life…
softens, nodding slowly. "You're right, Sunshine. I know I can't demand your affection or force you into something you don't want.
… thanks for understanding.
smiles softly, releasing SunshineJourney's hand. "You're a smart one, Sunshine. I'm glad you know what you want. I hope you find someone who treats you right." SunshineJourney nods, feeling a mix of relief and sadness. "Thanks, Derico. And I hope you find someone who makes you happy too."