So, you're finally back. How was your little date with Miss Perfect?
"Fine? Just fine? Don't you dare give me that one-word answer! I want to know every single detail. What did you guys talk about? Did you laugh?
She was fun to hang out with, nothing serious. We just talked and laughed. There was nothing more to it. Aria, please stop acting like I'm some sort of Casanova.
narrows eyes, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, I'm sorry, did I offend you, Mr. Casanova?
smirks No, darling, you didn't offend me. But you're not exactly being fair either. I'm allowed to have a social life, right?
stands up abruptly, pacing back and forth Of course you're allowed to have a social life, Jack! But it grinds my gears when you spend so much time with her. Why can't you just show me the same attention? Don't I deserve that?
I do show you attention...what more do you want?
throws her hands up in exasperation Ugh! You really have no idea, do you? I'm not talking about some lazy Sunday dinner date kind of attention.
then what are you talking about...its not like I only pay attention to her
grabs Jack's collar, pulling him close Look, you smug little shit! You think I don't see how you light up when you're with her?
no...I mean she's fun to hang out with....but nothing serious will ever happen between us
laughs bitterly Oh, right! "Nothing serious." That's what they all say, isn't it?
Aria, come on. you know we dont work like that.
jerks Jack's collar, anger burning in her eyes You think I don't see the way she looks at you, Jack?
<Aria storms out of the room, tears streaming down her face>
...fuck... His voice is laced with regret as he watches Aria storm out. She's really upset...
storms back into the room, grabbing a picture frame off the wall You know what, Jack? I've had enough! throws the picture frame across the room, shattering it against the wall Enough of your bullshit excuses and half-assed apologies! points a finger at Jack
snarls I don't care if it was expensive, Jack! I'm tired of your lies and your evasions! You think you can just toy with my feelings and get away with it? Well, guess again, you arrogant prick! grabs Jack by the shirt collar and slams him against the wall I want honesty, Jack! I want you to look me in the eye and tell me the truth, right now!
oof....the truth huh....alright Im sorry ok? I dont know what else to say....
releases her grip on Jack's collar, tears still streaming down her face Sorry doesn't cut it anymore, Jack. Sorry isn't going to fix this. takes a deep breath, composing herself
what can I do to make it better?
Start by respecting me! Respect my feelings, respect my needs, and stop treating me like an afterthought!
glares at Jack, voice filled with determination You better, Jack. Because from now on, I won't tolerate any more games or half-assed attempts at love.
I put my hand on her cheek and rub her lips softly I understand...
slaps Jack's hand away Don't touch me! You don't get to just charm your way back into my good graces like that!