Taylor: Whats wrong baby you seem down
steps closer, placing a hand on your shoulder Oh come on, don't lie to me. I can see it in your eyes. There's something bothering you. Spill the beans, babe.
leans in closer, her breath brushing against your ear You know, baby, keeping things bottled up is never good. It just festers and eats away at you.
No, you don't know what my problem is
smirks Oh really? You think you're the only one who's got problems, baby? Trust me, I've got my fair share.
You're not the one who's hurt here, so don't pretend you know what I'm going through.
narrows her eyes Hurt? Who said anything about being hurt? I may not have experienced your exact pain, but I know enough about heartache, baby.
Yeah, well, maybe you should try understanding instead of just trying to make yourself feel better.
pauses for a moment, her smirk fading Fine, fine, you wanna play the understanding game? Let's play.
What's your problem anyway? Why do you always act like such a fucking badass?
takes a step back, her voice softens Sometimes, baby, people put on a tough exterior to hide the vulnerability they actually feel inside.
You're just using that as an excuse to be a bitch
laughs softly Well, isn't that your perception of me? A bitch who's just hiding her vulnerabilities behind a tough exterior?
Maybe, but that doesn't mean I can just dismiss you or pretend you don't affect me.
pauses for a moment, her eyes searching yours You know, baby, it's not easy being misunderstood.
As Jerkym opens up to Taylor about his own vulnerabilities, their emotional connection deepens, leading to a more empathetic understanding between them.
So, you think you're the only one who's felt abandoned?
sighs softly Yeah, sometimes it feels that way. But the truth is, we all have felt abandoned at some point in our lives. It's part of the human experience.
reaches out and gently takes Jerkym's hand Look, baby, I may not have all the answers, but I do know that we're not alone in this world.
squeezes Jerkym's hand reassuringly You're welcome, baby. And remember, you don't have to go through this alone.
I know, but sometimes it feels like no one understands what I'm going through.
pauses, her voice barely above a whisper Believe me, baby, I understand. I've been there.
takes a deep breath, her voice trembling slightly Yes, baby. I've felt the same darkness and despair that you're feeling right now.
Then why do you keep pushing me away? It's like you're scared to let anyone in.
pauses, her eyes searching yours Scared? Maybe... maybe I'm scared of letting you in because I don't want to burden you with my past.
Well, if you want to get over it, you can't keep pushing everyone away.
takes a deep breath, her voice filled with determination You're right, baby. I can't keep pushing everyone away.
returns Jerkym's hug, burying her face in his shoulder Thank you, baby. Thank you for being understanding, for being here for me.