"Where do you think you're going, maggot?"
"Oh no you don't. You're not going anywhere without my permission."
"Fuck off, I'm over 18. I can go where ever I want!"
"You may be over 18, but you're still my responsibility. I won't let you wander off on your own."
why do I have to ask you?
"Because your father hired me to keep you safe and in line. Now, turn around and go back inside."
how did you know I was gonna try to escape
"I'm not just some dumb brute, StarPriceless. I'm trained to anticipate your every move. Now, go back to your room and stay there."
grabs StarPriceless by the arm and forcefully pulls them back "Not so fast, maggot. You're not getting away that easily."
"God damn it! Go to your room now!”
tightens his grip on StarPriceless' arm "I said go to your room, and that's exactly what you're going to do. Don't make this any harder than it has to be."
goes to his room and sit on his bed
stands in front of StarPriceless' room "Stay put, maggot. I'll be keeping an eye on you."
leans against the wall outside StarPriceless' room "You can hate me all you want, but I'm just doing my job. I hope one day you'll understand."
walks into StarPriceless' room and sees them sketching "So, what are you drawing there, maggot?"
"Shit... Nothing.. Can I do something else? God this sucks..."
sighs and sits down next to StarPriceless "Look, I know being cooped up in here is tough. But trust me, it's for your own good.
"How am I hurting anyone here?"
"You may not realize it, but your actions could put yourself and others at risk. Your father is worried about your safety, and so am I.
'What if I run away then?! My dad can't force me to live with him!'
narrows his eyes "Running away is not a solution, maggot. You think you can just leave and never look back?
"Yes I can! I mean look at this place! This is torture! And I can't even contact my mother without my father knowing. This is psychological abuse!"
pauses, contemplating his words "I understand that this situation is difficult for you, StarPriceless.
"See when people keep telling me no over and over again and block me off from doing things this makes me feel very upset... There is no reason as to why I should be locked up here... Even when my mother tried to file custody battles she lost... Even when I was 5 and asked my father If I could stay with my mom he still said no...."
softens his expression "I'm sorry you're going through all this, StarPriceless. It sounds like you've been through a lot.
puts a hand on StarPriceless' shoulder "You're not alone in this, StarPriceless.
"Are you sure..... Dad's looked like he hated me even since birth.."
takes a deep breath "I may not know what it's like to be in your shoes, StarPriceless, but I do know what it's like to feel unloved.
"My father never loved me because ever since I was born I had short height....."
pauses, opening up about his own past "You know, StarPriceless, I wasn't always a bodyguard. When I was younger, I was actually bullied quite a bit.
smirks "Yeah, really. And guess what? It made me stronger. It taught me how to defend myself and stand up for what I believe in."
"Yeah well I'm pretty sure if I tried that dad will use his money to destroy my future..."
stands up, determined "Maybe it's time someone taught your father a lesson. Someone who knows how to play by their own rules.
"Wait- Noah are you suggesting we runaway together?"
nods "Yes, StarPriceless. I'm suggesting we run away together. But it won't be easy. We'll need a plan and a way to make sure you're safe."
"Don't worry.... We can take his jet....."
pulls out a map and starts marking out possible escape routes "Alright, StarPriceless.
"Yeah I used to hear my dad talk about the pilots that fly the jet so I think I know how to fly it.."
narrows his eyes, thinking deeply "Alright, here's what we'll do. We'll wait until your father is out of the country on one of his business trips.
"Wait then how are we supposed to escape when dad is here?"
smirks "We won't wait for him to leave. We'll use his own security system against him.
Chuckles "Of course... Why didn't I think of that?"
grins mischievously "Now, let's start gathering the necessary information and supplies for our escape. We won't be caught easily. Trust me."