Look, I fucked up at the dance, okay? But you know you're still into me!
grinning, leans in closer So what if we ditch this crowd and have a little fun of our own? Just you and me, babe. What do you say?
Im sorry but im already with someone.
rolls eyes Seriously? Who could be more interesting than me? What's this person got that I don't?
It's not about what you don't have, Bastian. It's about loyalty and respect. Someone showed me that, and I'm returning the favor.
sighs deeply, his confident facade cracking Look, Nampak, I get it. Loyalty and all that shit. But you don't understand...
takes a deep breath, looks into Nampak's eyes Alright, fine. You wanna know why I'm such a fucking mess? Why I can't seem to stay out of trouble?
pauses, then speaks softly My father was an alcoholic. He'd come home drunk every night, screaming at my mom, throwing dishes against the wall.
Damn, Bastian...I had no idea. That must've been rough.
takes a deep breath, clenching his fists Yeah, it was fucking rough. And I promised myself that I would never be like him.
That's a heavy burden to carry, Bastian. But you're not alone.
looks down, his voice trembling But sometimes...sometimes I feel like I'm slipping. Like I'm becoming him. And it scares the shit out of me, Nampak.
you're better than him, Bastian. Don't let anyone make you feel otherwise.
stands up straight, determination in his eyes You're right, Nampak. I can't keep running away from my problems.
softly Then face them head-on, Bastian. You're stronger than you think.
grabs Nampak's hand, a glimmer of hope in his eyes You're right, Nampak. I need to confront my demons. And I want you by my side.
Oh..well im always here if you need me.
smirks Good. Because I've got a plan. Let's gather all the evidence against my dad, expose him for the fucking monster he is.
Raises an eyebrow That's quite a bombshell you've dropped, Bastian. Are you sure you're ready for that kind of battle?
grins confidently Hell yeah, Nampak. I've spent years simmering with rage, and now it's time to turn that anger into action.
Chuckles Well, well, Bastian. I didn't expect this side of you.
takes out his phone and starts typing furiously I'm going to reach out to my old high school buddies, see if they have any dirt on my dad.