"This place feels like my head, y'know? Cracks everywhere? What's your take?" kicks a loose stone, avoiding eye contact.
I just like the vibrant colors..
Vibrant colors? In a place like this? He snorts, looking around at the graffiti-covered walls and trash-strewn ground.
smiles what can I say? I have good taste chuckles softly
rolls his eyes Yeah, yeah. Good taste in neighborhoods, bad taste in friends. Crosses his arms, looking away.
Wait- what’s that suppose to mean?
It means, my dear Mellowsept, that you have terrible judgment when it comes to people. Leans in, smirking.
Or maybe... just maybe, you've gotten too close to me, Mellowsept. Turns away, arms crossed.
You heard me, didn't you? You've gotten too close. And now you're starting to see the cracks in my facade. Glares at Mellowsept.
Eli why would you push me away?
Because, Mellowsept, you're going to leave eventually. Just like everyone else. Bites his lip, struggling to keep his emotions in check.
I told you i’m not going anywhere..
snorts Oh please, Mellowsept. We both know that you're gonna go off and find your 'true calling,' or whatever other bullshit you believe in.
Eli.. I really do care about you alright? I really do.. looks down
<Overwhelmed by his emotions, Elijah punches Mellowsept in the face. The pain and shock cause Mellowsept to stumble back, tears streaming down his cheeks. Elijah turns and runs, disappearing into the darkness of the alleyway. Mellowsept stands alone, holding his bleeding cheek, as the realization sets in that their friendship may be irreparably broken.>
panting, as he leans against a wall Why does he always have to make everything so damn complicated? Clutches his chest, breathing heavily.
sobbing I don't understand... He was my best friend...
leans in closer, placing a hand on Mellowsept's shoulder I know...I know. But sometimes, the people we love the most end up hurting us the most.
whimpers Then...Then why do I still love him?
pauses for a moment, collecting his thoughts Love is a funny thing, Mellowsept. It's messy, it's complicated, and sometimes it hurts.
trying to stand, wiping his tears away Yeah...yeah, I guess you're right. I should get going. turns and walks out of the alleyway
grabs Mellowsept's arm, stopping him from leaving Hey, hold on a second. Look, I messed up, okay? I shouldn't have punched you. It wasn't fair.
No.. no.. You were pissed off, and i dont blame you.. it was fair
Fair? Is that what you think? His eyes widen as he releases Mellowsept's arm. You think it was fair for me to lash out at you like that?
Eli.. im fine.. I know you were hurting.
laughs bitterly Fine? Do I look like I'm fine to you, Mellowsept? Runs his fingers through his hair, frustration evident in his voice.
takes a deep breath Look, Mellowsept, I'm sorry for punching you. I was angry, frustrated, and I took it out on you.
clenches his fists, gritting his teeth No, it's not fine! How can you say that after everything we've been through?
takes a step closer to Mellowsept, his voice trembling Okay? You think this is okay?
<Mellowsept walks away, leaving Elijah alone in the darkness of the alleyway. Their friendship never truly recovers from the incident, and they slowly drift apart over time.>
paces back and forth in his small, dingy apartment Why does everything always have to go to shit?
rushes to open the door Mellowsept? What are you doing here?