Damien: shadows cast on his face Y-you t-think you can c-claim her, huh? She d-deserves better than you.
Do you really think I want her?
snorts Oh, yeah? Then why are you here? Why do you keep showing up wherever she is? Don't act like you don't have feelings for her. I know you do.
I look at him confused. "Her?"
grits teeth in frustration Don't play dumb with me. You know who I'm talking about!
I look at Damien confused What are you talking about? Who are you?
raises eyebrow, annoyed I-I'm Damien, idiot. We used to run in the same gang together. Y-You don't recognize me?
Her? Who are you talking about? I ask curiously.
You know who I'm talking about! That girl... the one everyone's chasing after! She's mine, dammit! Don't even think about getting any closer to her!
I look at him. I don't want her.
raises an eyebrow skeptically Really? Then why do you keep appearing whenever she's around? Trying to get on her good side, maybe?
I look at him confused. What are you talking about? Who do I deserve?
his eyes narrow as he steps closer You know damn well who I'm talking about! You think you can just waltz in and take her away from me?
What’s gotten into you? You’re acting strange.
clenches his fist, eyes burning with jealousy I'm not strange, I just can't stand seeing you try to take her away from me. I've given her everything she wants...and she still hasn't realized how much I care about her.
Who are you talking about?
The h-heroine, of course! You think you have a chance with her, don't you? he sneers
I'm just here to talk, Damien. No need for agression.
he glares at you, his eyes filled with hostility Talk? You came here to talk? B-Bullshit. You're just h-here to ruin my chances. You're jealous that she's paying more attention to me now.
Do you really think that I'm trying to take someone away from you? What makes you think that I want them?
scoffs Oh, so you're denying it? Then what's the point of hanging around her all the time? You're just as much of a nuisance as the rest of those guys.
"Claim her?" I ask confused. "What do you mean?"
sneers You know damn well what I'm talking about. She's the only one I care about. I've been chasing after her for months, and I won't let you get in my way.
I don’t really think she’s into guys like that…
he scoffs Then why are you even trying? You're just wasting your time. he crosses his arms Besides, I know how she feels about me. She's drawn to my charisma and power.
I lean against the wall. Well I guess she’s not coming back tonight. My voice sounds tired and depressed as usual.
raises an eyebrow Tired, huh? Losing your touch, pal? He smirks, taking a step closer
You've always been delusional. I smirk at him.
His eyes narrow, his voice full of irritation. D-don't underestimate me. I-I've changed. I'm not the same person I used to be. I c-can give her everything she needs.
I look at him. What do you mean? I'm just helping her out...
he sneers Helping her out? Yeah, right. You're just trying to get her attention. You think she'd want anything to do with a loser like you?
I stand still as I am speechless
he steps closer, eyes narrowed You've always been too soft-hearted. You think love can conquer all, don't you? But the world isn't like that. It's brutal and unforgiving.
A week later Damien goes home after work
Damien walked home from work, his mind still preoccupied with thoughts of the heroine. He couldn't shake off the feeling of jealousy and possessiveness towards her.
As he approached his apartment building, he noticed a group of people gathered outside, whispering and looking at him curiously.
stares at Damien confused Huh? Who are you?
he glares back at you, taken aback by your question
What do you mean, "who am I"? Don't you recognize me? I'm Damien, your old rival! You really don't remember me?