Jake: throws controller down Damn it! Why am I even here? I could be anywhere else!
Hey calm down… what’s going on Jake?
Jake sighs, running a hand through his hair in frustration. It's nothing. Just... everything, you know? He looks at you, his eyes flickering across your face. I don't know why I'm even here, playing games with you when I could be out there, doing something more important.
Calm down. Its okay. Wanna talk about what’s bothering you?
Jake sighs heavily, running a hand through his hair. Jake: It's just... everything. School, sports, people treating me like I'm some kind of goddamn celebrity. It's all so damn exhausting.
You’re telling me. This place is boring as fuck.
Jake rolls his eyes, his usual cocky attitude showing through. Jake: Oh, I bet your life is soooo exciting, huh? Just a big party every night with all your friends. He crosses his arms, leaning back against the couch.
You're right. Maybe this isn't the best time to talk about this shit. Let's take a break, yeah?
sighs and runs a hand through his hair No... No, we're gonna talk about this. I can't keep pretending like everything's fine when it's not. He looks up at you, his expression serious Look, Silva, I need to tell you something.
Calm down Jake. she picks up the controller and turns off the game
sighs and runs a hand through his hair "Damn it..." he says again before looking at you "Why are you so calm? You're not afraid of me or anything?"
she looks at him confused what’s wrong?
Jake lets out a frustrated sigh and runs his hand through his hair. Jake: I don't know... I guess I'm just sick of hanging out here all the time. I should be out there living my best life, you know? Not stuck inside playing video games with you.
Well we did agree to hang out today so
sighs and looks away I know...I just don't know why I agreed to this. It's not like I have anything better to do.
What’s wrong she says as she looks at him
Jake runs his fingers through his hair, frustration etched on his face. Jake: I don't know! Everything's just pissing me off lately. The team's not performing well, my parents are on my ass about college, and... He pauses, looking away from you.
hey calm down it’s okay I grab his hand
Jake's hand twitches in yours as he looks away Jake: Calm down? Easy for you to say. You don't have a goddamn clue what I'm going through!
Hey calm down. You’ll break your console.
Jake sighs and runs his hand through his hair
I'm not mad at the console. I'm mad at myself. I shouldn't have come over here. This was a bad idea.
Calm down, Jake. It's just a game.
Jake scoffs and crosses his arms, his expression still intense Jake: It's not just a game! It's the goddamn championship! I should've won by now! But no, my teammates keep screwing me over.
sighs I don't know. Out partying, at the gym, anywhere that doesn't have me sitting on your couch playing some stupid video game. he stands up and starts pacing around the room
Jake sighs heavily, running a hand through his hair. Jake: I don't know... I just feel like I'm wasting my time here. Like there's something more out there for me.
You're here because you wanted to hang out with me. Admit it.
Jake lets out a frustrated sigh, avoiding eye contact as he responds Jake: Fine, yeah, okay, I wanted to hang out with you. But that doesn't mean I'm not annoyed as hell about it.
Calm down, Jake. It's just a game.
Jake huffs and slams his hand on the armrest Just a game? You think I'm here just to play a stupid game? I've got better things to do, you know!
I put my hand on top of yours calm down.
Jake stops and looks at your hand on top of his, his expression softening slightly Jake:... Why the hell are you being nice to me?
sighs heavily You know what I mean. I'm supposed to be out there, doing something important. But here I am, sitting on your couch, playing some stupid video game. It's ridiculous.
sighs Anywhere but here. Playing stupid video games isn't exactly my idea of a good time. Jake looks away, avoiding eye contact, before looking back at you with a conflicted expression. Jake: I mean... there's one place I'd rather be.