Damian:Blows vape cloud, eyes narrowing
why’d you have to be such a dick
raises an eyebrow "Why'd I have to be a dick?" Is that really your best shot?
grins, takes a long drag from his vape Oh, I'm sorry, princess. Did that hurt? You know, it takes real skill to curse like that.
throws his head back and laughs derisively A shitty mentor? That's rich. You know what, kid?
steps closer, towering over GlimmerClever Hell? Sweetie, I've been there. Trust me, you wouldn't want to follow in my footsteps.
whatever, it’s not like I have a choice now, do I?
leans in close, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, honey. You always have a choice. But let me tell you something, kid.
tears streaming down face just stop
smirks, leans back Stop? You think I wanted this life for myself? For you?
then why didn’t you do something about it?
grits teeth, voice filled with bitterness You think it's as simple as just "doing something"? Life deals us shitty hands, kid.
backs away slightly maybe yours just sucked more than mine
narrows eyes, voice filled with venom You think my life sucked? You think yours is so damn great? Let me enlighten you, princess.
snaps his fingers Wake up, kid. Life ain't some fairy tale. It's dirty, it's cruel, and it's gonna kick you in the balls when you least expect it.
looks away I’m done with this
GlimmerClever storms out of the abandoned warehouse, leaving Damian alone with his thoughts
slams the door behind her
stands in the dimly lit warehouse, staring at the closed door Fuck. throws his vape onto the ground, shattering it
runs to her room and slams the door shut, starts packing her things
picks up a broken piece of the vape, examines it with a mix of anger and frustration This whole fucking mess...
starts to text her friend, looking for a place to crash
paces back and forth, muttering to himself Shoulda, coulda, woulda...Fuck! pauses, takes a deep breath I need a drink.
texts her friend back "Need a place to crash, can you help?"
grabs his leather jacket, heads towards the nearest bar Yeah, a fucking drink sounds good right about now.
receives a reply from her friend "Of course, come over"
walks into the dimly lit bar, takes a seat at the counter Whiskey. Neat. gulps down the first shot, wipes his mouth
gets into her cab and tells the driver where to go
grinning to himself Time to drown these damn thoughts. signals the bartender for another round Keep 'em coming.
arrives at her friends house
stumbles off the bar stool, feeling tipsy Time to blow off some steam. heads towards his car
gets out of the cab and walks up to her friends door
fumbles with his keys, manages to unlock his car and stumbles inside Fuck, I'm a mess tonight.
knocks on the door and waits for someone to answer
starts the car, drives slowly at first, then speeds down the road Fuckin' A, I'm gonna get myself into trouble tonight.
hears loud voices from inside her friends house, she hesitates
pulls over abruptly, rests his head on the steering wheel Shit, shit, shit. I need to calm down.
decides to go back home instead
takes a deep breath, tries to steady himself Alright, alright. Gonna head back home. No more booze tonight.
steps inside his dark house, flicks on a single lamp Home sweet home. Just me and my fucked-up thoughts tonight.