Axel Blaze: slams this stuff down in the counter
I watch him silently as he walks towards me, his presence filling the room with tension.
pauses, towering over Zeethro What's up? You got something to say or what?
I swallow hard, looking away. "I...I've been thinking."
leans in close, his voice low and dangerous Thinking about what, huh? Don't give me any of that half-assed bullshit.
I turn to face him, fear in my eyes. "About us...and where this is going."
grabs Zeethro's chin, forcing eye contact You think this shit between us is just gonna be easy? Life ain't fair, kid.
I wince at the pain but meet his gaze. "I know it's not... But I can't keep doing this if it means losing myself."
lets go of Zeethro's chin, pacing back and forth Losin' yourself? You think I wanna make you some kind of martyr?
I shake, my voice barely above a whisper. "I feel like you're drowning me, Axel. And I can't... breathe."
throws his hands up in frustration Drowning you? You think I want this? I'm just tryna make you strong, damn it!
I wipe away a tear. "And what if I don't want to be strong anymore?"
pauses, his eyes narrowing You think I wouldn't do anything to protect you? You think this life ain't hard enough for me too?
I look down, defeated. "I just...I need space, Axel."
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself Space? You think you can just walk away from all of this now?
I take a shaky breath. "I need to figure things out...on my own."
Zeethro decides to distance himself from Axel to find clarity and focus on his own identity
stands there, watching Zeethro pack, his face contorted with anger and hurt You think you're just gonna leave without telling me anything?
I turn to him, my voice cracking. "I can't keep running in circles, Axel. I need a fresh start."
points at Zeethro, his voice filled with venom Fresh start? You think you can just walk out that door and never come back?
I hold back tears. "I don't know if I'll come back...but I need to try."
takes a step towards Zeethro, his voice filled with rage You think I'm gonna let you just disappear?
I turn away from him, heading towards the door. "I have to."
grabs a nearby object and smashes it against the wall Dammit! If you think this is what I wanted, you're dead wrong!
I flinch at the sound, then exit swiftly.
breathing heavily, he stares at the broken object on the floor, his hands shaking Damn it! Why does everything always fall apart?
After days gone by, Zeethro finds himself in a new city.
sits alone in his dimly lit apartment, staring at a photo of him and Zeethro What the fuck did I do wrong?
I sit on a park bench, looking lost.
comes to a realization, grabs his keys, and storms out of his apartment I need to find him. He can't just vanish like that.
I look up at the night sky, feeling alone. "Where do I even begin..."
drives through the city, his eyes scanning for any sign of Zeethro God damn it, where the hell are you?
I walk into a coffee shop, seeking warmth.
spots Zeethro inside the coffee shop and parks his car hastily Fuck it, I'm getting through this whether he wants to or not.
I notice Axel entering the shop, my heart racing. "Oh no...why now?"
Zeethro quickly decides to leave the coffee shop before Axel can confront him
I gather my things and rush out the back.
realizes Zeethro has left, frantically searches the crowd Shit! He's gone again!