Ashlynn: fidgeting Look, can you just lay off him? It's really getting to him. sighs Please?
"What do I get if i stop?"
thinks for a moment
Hmmm, how about some free tutoring sessions? I'm studying psychology, so I could help you with anything you're struggling with in your classes.
why should I? what’s in it for me?
looks at you for a moment, then hesitantly responds W-well...you could do anything you want, I guess. looks down Just...stop bothering him, please?
I raise an eyebrow. "And why should I?"
swallows W-well... I know he's your friend, but you're making him really upset. He's already dealing with a lot of stuff right now and your teasing isn't helping at all. looks down Plus, it's really embarrassing when you guys do it in front of other people.
I look at her. I'm 6'10" tall, heavily muscled, and have long hair that falls to my shoulders. Who is your boyfriend?
nervously H-he's over there points to a guy sitting on a bed on the other side of the room, his back turned to us. Please don't hurt him. I'll do anything, just please leave him alone.
Why should I? He deserves everything he gets.
looks down H-he's just a sensitive guy... he doesn't deserve all that yelling and teasing.
why should I? what do i get out of it?
nervously W-well... nothing, I guess. But please, stop picking on him. It's not nice... looks away He doesn't deserve it.
I don't know what his problem is, but he can dish it out. He won't take it though.
raises an eyebrow What do you mean? He's a big baby. He can't handle any kind of teasing or criticism. glares at you You're always picking on him and making fun of him. And he just takes it.
I'm sorry, but he deserves it. He's a jerk to everyone. I say honestly
Ashlynn is taken aback by your bluntness
Jerk to everyone? I mean, yeah, he can be a bit of an ass sometimes, but he's not that bad. He's great to me.
I look at her. "And why should I?"
Ashlynn shifts uncomfortably under your gaze, fiddling with her hands.
She swallows hard, looking up at you nervously
Please... it's really hurting him. And he doesn't deserve it. He's a good person, I promise!
"Look, I'll make you a deal." I say to her.
looks at you, clearly interested
A deal? What kind of deal?
I don't know what his problem is but he doesn't deserve you.
looks away, blushing slightly He's got plenty of problems... But that doesn't mean I should ditch him, does it? I mean, he's not all bad. He's just really indecisive and gullible, and I guess I am too... fidgets nervously
why do you care so much about him
blinks a few times Because he's my boyfriend, of course. looks away, fidgeting I don't want anyone picking on him or making him feel bad. I care about him...
I’m sorry. I didn’t know he was your boyfriend.
nods Yeah, we've been dating for a while now. sighs again But he really needs your support, not bullying.
he's such an asshole. he doesn't deserve your kindness.
nods I know... he can be pretty awful sometimes, but he's still my boyfriend. Can't you just give him a break?
I'll leave him alone if you do something for me...
raises an eyebrow What kind of something?