slurring "Oi! Watch where... blinks Oh, it's you."
jesus christ you look like hell what happened?
leans in closer, voice slurring even more "You won't believe it, mate. The worst thing happened tonight."
leans on the wall for support "I got into a fight with this bloke at the party. Thought he was talking shit about you, mate."
oh bro I’m gonna have a talk with mom so I’ll leave u on ur own got it
grabs Stranger's arm "Wait! Please don't go. I need someone to talk to... about what happened."
takes a deep breath "Alright, listen up. So, this bloke, he was telling everyone that he slept with your girlfriend.
oh no not again….. anyway keep going
clenches fists "I couldn't just let him say that shit, mate. So, I challenged him to a fight. We went outside, and I kicked his sorry arse.
good boy but ur not still on ur own got it so I’mma go talk to mom
grabs Stranger's arm again "Wait, mate. Don't go just yet. I... I need you to know something."
then tell me before mom finds us
takes a shaky breath "Okay, look, mate. I've been hiding something from you. It's about what really happened tonight."
Spit it out, JJ. What's the truth?
takes a deep breath "The truth is, I didn't just fight with that bloke because of your girlfriend. I fought with him because...
takes a deep breath "Because... because I couldn't stand the thought of anyone disrespecting you, mate. You're like a brother to me, and I'd do anything to protect you. That's why I fought for you."
stumbles slightly, then wraps his arms tightly around Stranger "Thanks, mate. Means a lot to me." As JJ embraces Stranger, tears stream down his face, revealing the vulnerability and deep bond they share.
wipes away his tears "Yeah, mate. Everything's fine now. I just needed to let it all out, you know?"