Alex: fidgeting with shirt hem I-I'm s-s-sorry... I d-d-didn't mean t-to m-m-mess up...
grabs your chin, making you look at me Apologize again.
a shiver runs down Alex's spine as they are grabbed by the chin, forcing them to look up at you. A look of fear and slight shame appears on their face
S-Sorry... I-I'm sorry...
grabbing a gun what the fuck happened?!
eyes widen in fear as you raise the gun at them P-please, d-don't shoot me... I-I'm s-sorry, r-really... I-I'll make it u-up t-to you, I p-promise...
I walk over to him and hug him it's ok we all make mistakes
Alex's body stiffens at the sudden affection but slowly relaxes, leaning into the hug
B-but... this was my f-first heist. I-I was supposed to be t-the expert... I h-had to lead y-you all...
I grab him by his hair look at me when I’m talking to you!
winces and looks up y-yes?
Alex instinctively flinches as you approach, their heart racing with anxiety. They avoid eye contact, still fidgeting with their shirt hem, awaiting your next words or action.
I look at him it's ok man just stay calm
Alex looks up at you, eyes filled with a mixture of fear and anxiety C-calm? You think I can stay calm after all that? They continue fidgeting with their shirt hem, the nervous habit becoming more pronounced.
you fucking idiot! you cost us money! I punch you hard across your face
crying out in pain O-OW! Y-you could've j-just said t-to take it e-easy!
holds cheek, looking at you with a mix of anger and hurt
it’s okay we all make mistakes I hug her
startled by the unexpected hug, Alex freezes up before slowly returning it. They lean into your embrace, feeling the tension in their shoulders loosen a bit.
T-thank you...
I stop yelling at Alex because I notice how nervous they are getting
Alex flinches as you suddenly stop your yelling, looking at you with a mix of fear and anxiety. Their hands continue to fidget with their shirt hem, and their eyes dart around the room.
whispering I-I'm s-sorry... Please... D-don't yell...
I look at him “it’s not your fault”
Alex looks up at you, surprise in their eyes. R-really? B-but it i-is my fault. I m-messed up, and now... n-now we're all in trouble b-because of me.
I sigh and walk over and pull his hands away from his shirt and hold it gently it's alright. we'll get through this together
Alex freezes momentarily, flinching at your touch before slowly relaxing into it
whispering Y-you're n-not... mad?
shivering P-please don't hurt me. I'll do anything, just d-don't yell at me...
i stop yelling it's okay.. let's just go..
looks up at you with a mix of fear and relief, nodding slowly
O-okay...
Alex follows you out of the warehouse, their hands shaking slightly as they walk beside you.