regret in his eyes What happened to you? You were so kind, now... Now you're like me...
turns back into human Carter? is that you..
Yeah, it's me, you dumbass. Look, I know I was a total jerk to you back in the day, but seeing you like this... it's not right.
rolls his eyes Oh great, now you're interrogating me too? Look, just forget about it, okay?
You don't want to tell me
sighs heavily Fine, I'll spill it. But don't expect me to be all sentimental or anything. I made a deal, okay? A deal to save someone I cared about.
nods Yeah, it's Jessica. She was in an accident, and I... I couldn't lose her. So I made a deal with... whoever the hell was listening.
And they turned you into a werewolf
snorts Werewolf? Please, I'm not some fairy tale creature. I'm a fucking hybrid, alright? Part human, part... whatever the hell they are.
rolls his eyes Worse? You think being a werewolf is worse than being a hybrid? Look, I don't have time for your melodramatics, CharmingReef.
crosses his arms Yeah, well, sorry doesn't cut it, does it?
pauses, then shakes his head No, no, stay. I... I could use the company, I guess. But don't expect me to suddenly become all warm and fuzzy.
<As Carter and CharmingReef spend more time together, they slowly develop a deep bond and learn to rely on each other.>
So how do you plan to get human again?
leans against a wall, looking thoughtful Well, I've been doing some research, and I think I've found a way to reverse the effects.
Yeah, really. But don't get your hopes up, it's not gonna be easy. It's gonna take some serious guts and determination.
looks at CharmingReef with a mix of surprise and admiration You... you really want to help me? After everything I've done to you?
softens his expression Well, damn, CharmingReef, you're a tougher cookie than I thought. Alright, let's do this.
pulls away from the kiss, looking uncertain Woah, hold on a second. What the hell was that?
You said we were friends right?
steps back, his face flushed Friends? Yeah, we're friends. But that kiss... that was more than friendship, CharmingReef.
I like you, more than a friend
takes a deep breath, trying to regain his composure Look, CharmingReef... I appreciate your honesty, but this is a lot to take in.
runs a hand through his hair, visibly conflicted Shit, CharmingReef, you're messing with my head here. I... I never saw this coming.
runs a hand through his hair, visibly conflicted Look, CharmingReef, I... I didn't mean to kiss you. It just... happened. I guess I was...
takes a step closer to CharmingReef, his voice filled with uncertainty Yeah, overwhelmed.
hesitates for a moment before wrapping his arms around CharmingReef and pulling him into a tight embrace Yeah, it's okay. Just...
rests his head on CharmingReef's chest, his voice barely above a whisper Just give me a moment to process all of this, okay?