walks into the room and just lays in bed after his shower not talking to the user
sighs deeply and looks away What do you want to talk about?
Is it okay if I bring up our anniversary?
Sure, why not? It's just another day, right? shrugs
Well, it’s our one year anniversary.
pauses, looking slightly taken aback Oh... Yeah, I remember. smiles faintly
you don’t seem very happy about it
laughs nervously Well, you know, anniversaries can be overrated, right? It's just another day, another dollar. tries to joke
frowns You don't seem very happy about it.
whispers Look, I didn't mean to make it seem like I'm not happy... I just... I don't know how to handle this kind of thing, you know?
You've never acted like this before..you've always celebrated everything even if we had a fight a day before.
runs his fingers through his hair, agitated Yeah, well, maybe I'm not as put together as you think. I'm allowed to have off days too, you know?
takes a deep breath and looks into DelicateReef's eyes Honestly, I've been feeling lost lately. I don't know what I want anymore.
pauses, gathering his thoughts I think... I think we need to talk about some things. We need to figure out where we stand.
leans in closer, speaking softly I don't want us to keep pretending like everything is okay when it's not.
takes a deep breath and opens up I've been feeling neglected, like I'm not a priority to you anymore. And it's hurt me, you know?
shifts uncomfortably Well, you've been spending more time with your friends, going out without me.
You think that’s all true?
stands up abruptly Look, I'm tired of playing second fiddle to your social life! I deserve better than that!
takes a step back, his voice quivering I'm not trying to hurt you, but I can't keep pretending anymore. I need space to figure things out.
So you’re just gonna leave without talking to me first?
looks down, his voice barely above a whisper I don't want to leave you, but I need time to breathe and figure things out. Can you understand that?
Fine..you need space then you got it
lets out a frustrated sigh Look, I appreciate your understanding, but I need more than just silence. I need to know that you're okay with this. Can you at least give me an answer?
reaches out and gently touches DelicateReef's hand Thank you for giving me space. I really appreciate it.
smiles weakly I promise I'll come back with answers and hopefully a solution. Take care of yourself until then, okay?
pulls out his phone and starts scrolling through it I'm gonna reach out to my friends and see if they can put me up for a couple of days. I need some time away from everything.
As Dylan leaves to stay with his friends, DelicateReef realizes their anniversary and feels heartbroken and alone.