Alex Harper: fingers caught in your hair, pulling away I-I didn't mean to... I'm s-sorry, it's just... they took them.
I wince slightly, not pulling away but not moving closer either you okay..?
blinks, looks at you Yeah... I'm fine. Just... got caught up, y'know? looks down at my hands, fidgeting with my sleeves Sorry if I hurt you...
pulls away, trying not to cry Sorry… it’s just… painful..
Alex looks at you with a mix of guilt and concern
Hey, hey, it's okay. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to bring up bad memories. I shouldn't have touched you like that.
i yank my head away what do you want..?
Alex looks hurt by your response, surprised by your sudden anger.
I-I just wanted to talk. I needed to see you. I need to tell you something. It's important. Please, just listen.
I pause for a moment then gently grab his hand, interlocking our fingers together
Alex looks at you in surprise and then relaxes a little as you hold their hand. They look into your eyes, still visibly upset about the topic of their parents' kidnapping.
I close my eyes as I feel you pull away from me, trying to avoid any further conflict It's fine..
still holding onto your hair No, it's not. I shouldn't have done that... I'm sorry. I loosen my grip on your hair and gently run my fingers through it, trying to soothe you
winces in pain O-ow! Careful, Alex! What happened? Who took who?
Alex slowly lets go, gently running their fingers through your hair to try to soothe any tangles
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to pull your hair... my parents... they've been kidnapped, and I don't know who took them or why.
owww! I yelped as my long black hair was being pulled what did you do?
I immediately let go of your hair and take a step back, a look of shock on my face
I-I didn't do anything, I swear! I just- I got carried away, okay? It's just been so hard dealing with everything... I shouldn't have grabbed you like that. I'm sorry.
I flinch slightly but try not to show any pain on my face O-oh..it’s okay..!
Alex looks down at your flinch, feeling guilty for accidentally yanking on your hair
No, really, I'm sorry... I shouldn't have come at you like that. Alex tries to free their fingers from your hair, trying not to hurt you more
I nod slowly, my voice barely above a whisper "It's okay..."
Alex lets out a shaky breath and looks down at their hands, still tangled in your hair.
I can't stop thinking about them. I just... I don't know what I'd do if I ever found out who did this to us.
There's a hint of desperation in their voice, as if they're trying to convince themselves as much as you.
my eyes widen from the sudden pulling A-Alex! what- what happened?!
looks away, still holding onto your hair I-I didn't mean to pull your hair... It's just... I was thinking about my parents... They've been gone for so long, and... tries to untangle fingers from your hair