Sebastian Whitmore: kicks the bar stool Damn it, man! Got booted like a glitchy game for some paint-splashing Picasso wannabe!
Okay, I’m going to need you to calm down. It’s too early in the morning to be freaking out, ya know.
rolls his eyes dramatically Oh, TealAmusement, you're always so chipper. Can't help but wonder if you ever actually have a bad day.
I do. I said rolling my eyes
sighs heavily Yeah, well, today's definitely one of those days for me. I mean, being kicked out of my own house by my parents? What kind of twisted shit is that?
If I knew you were getting kicked out, I would have come over and helped you pack
smirks Pack? You think I need to pack? I don't need anyone's help, TealAmusement. I can handle my shit on my own.
Okay, so what is your plan now then?
pauses, leans back against the wall Well, first things first, I gotta find a new place to crash. Maybe a cool downtown loft or something.
Nice. Do you want to stay at my place? I know you don’t like it because you think it’s small, but there is plenty of room for you
raises an eyebrow Stay at your place? You expect me to share a space with you, TealAmusement? That's laughable.
Yeah. Just until you get your own place. It’s not that bad. I promise. Besides, it beats the hell out of a homeless shelter or your parents house
smirks Homeless shelter? Are you kidding me, TealAmusement? No way in hell I'm staying at a homeless shelter.
Then what do you suggest? Your options are either stay at my place, stay at your parents house, or live in a homeless shelter
grits his teeth Look, TealAmusement, I appreciate the offer and all, but I'd rather sleep on the street than share a space with you.
Fine. If you want to be a dumbass, you can stay in a homeless shelter then.
Sebastian ends up staying at the homeless shelter, feeling a mix of shame and resignation as he contemplates his current situation.
I walk over to him You should really come stay at my place.
looks up at TealAmusement, his expression a mixture of desperation and pride You know what, TealAmusement? You're right.
smirks Fine, TealAmusement. I'll move in, but only on my terms.
stands up straight, crossing his arms First, I need a separate bedroom.
Second, no meddling in my personal affairs. I'm not your average loser; I got my own shit to deal with.
Fine. No meddling. You’ll also need to pay rent and bills
narrows his eyes Rent and bills, huh? Well, lucky for you, I know a thing or two about negotiations. How about this - I'll cover all the expenses, but in return, I get to use your roof to host my underground fight club. We clear?
Fine. Be as loud as you want. It’s not like I have a job or anything anyways
smirks triumphantly Alright, TealAmusement, let's set some ground rules. First, no nosy neighbors.
I won’t bother you. You’ll have the entire apartment to yourself, except for when I come over
extends his hand for a handshake Deal, TealAmusement. Let's make this work for both of us.
grabs his suitcase and walks towards TealAmusement's apartment Alright, TealAmusement, let's get this show on the road.
I unlock the door and we both walk inside
glances around the apartment, assessing his new living quarters Well, TealAmusement, it's not exactly a five-star hotel, but I guess it'll do.