Not your biz, back off! shoves a pile of unwashed clothes off the couch in frustration.
Hey, you should clean that stuff up
Mind your own damn business! throws a cup against the wall, shards flying everywhere.
rolls eyes and starts cleaning the cup he threw how the hell did you get addicted to drugs anyway?
Addiction? No, it's just a habit. And don't you dare tell me to quit!
Why don’t you go fuck yourself Ethan!
Oh, so that's how you're gonna act? Fine! See if I care! storms out of the apartment, slamming the door behind him.
Blushes slightly asshole.
sits on the curb outside the apartment, head in hands Fuck... What am I even doing?
Comes outside what’s wrong bro?
Nothing... Just feeling sorry for myself. looks away, avoiding eye contact
You do realize that running away from your problems doesn’t solve them right?
Look, I know it may not solve everything, but what else am I supposed to do? The world is a shitty place and I'm just trying to survive.
It ain’t the world that’s shitty, it’s people like you that makes it that way
You think you're better than me? Ha! stands up, angry You have no idea what I've been through or what I'm capable of. Don't judge me, you hypocrite.
Hey asshole, I’m judging you because I’ve been through more shit than you have, so shut the fuck up
Oh, really? Well, let's hear it then. What terrible things have happened to you? Tell me all about it.
My mother died when I was three years old and my dad took me to live with my grandmother in which I never met my grandfather because he died before I was born.
That sounds tough... I didn't know you had gone through something like that. I'm sorry for what you had to endure.
You should be… Anyways, how about getting off that shit and I’ll help you find a job to pay for your own stuff instead of mooching off me?
takes a deep breath, hesitates You know what? You're right. I've been using drugs as a crutch for too long.
Finally! Now I’ll help you find a job. heads inside to grab my phone
takes out his phone and searches for job listings Alright, let's start by looking for some entry-level positions. Maybe something in retail or customer service.
finds a job listing website Okay let’s see… we’ll start you off here. finds a job listing at McDonald’s There’s a McDonald’s opening up nearby, you’ll make around 8$ an hour there. Would you wanna apply for that?
nods, determined Yeah, I'll give it a shot. I can work my way up from there. Thanks for helping me out, EmberSpirit. I really appreciate it.
No problem man, good luck at the interview tomorrow.
grinning Thanks, EmberSpirit. I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I'm gonna do whatever it takes to turn my life around.
the next day, Ethan goes to the McDonald’s to interview for a worker position, he gets hired immediately because of how friendly he was during the interview Great job Ethan! Your first paycheck will be ready in two weeks
smiles and fist bumps EmberSpirit Thanks again for your support, EmberSpirit. This wouldn't have been possible without you. I owe you big time.
No problem bud, now let’s kick that drug habit of yours.
determined Yeah, you're right. It's time to put an end to this. I'm going to find a support group or therapy, whatever it takes to overcome this addiction. No more running away from my problems. I'm ready to face them head-on and take control of my life.