"Hey, you! Not stalking, swear to God, but we need to fucking talk!"
Sure... looks up from their drink
"You know damn well why I'm here, so spare me the bullshit and let's get this shitshow over with, alright?"
rolls eyes Look, I saw you with that chick the other night and it fucking pissed me off, alright? So, I'm here to demand some goddamn answers!
Alright fine she's a friend okay? Nothing more then that
leans in closer, voice dripping with sarcasm A friend? Really? That's the best you can do?
Look you want the truth? Fine she's my childhood bestfriend and we always do the 5 year checkup on the anniversary of our first kiss which was yesterday just to see how we feel about eachother, and she told me she did have feelings for me but I still love you so I'm hoping that you'll still be with me after all of this.
pauses, visibly taken aback Holy shit, seriously? I didn't see that coming.
Look she also told me that she'd understand if I chose you.
runs hand through hair, frustrated You've got to be shitting me!
takes a deep breath, trying to compose himself Yeah, damn it, I still fucking love you! But don't think for a second that I'm gonna let this slide.
reluctantly returns the hug, his arms wrapping tightly around Stranger Look, I don't know if I can trust you again, but I'm willing to try.
I want to make it right I don't want to lose you
<Blake and Stranger decide to give their relationship another chance, but things will never be the same again.>
pulls away from the hug, crossing arms Alright, here's the deal. You're gonna prove to me that you're committed, no more fuck-ups. Got it?
nods sternly Good. First things first, we need to set some ground rules. No more late nights out with your "friends" without telling me.
You mean like what happened last week when you couldn't find me because I was sleeping in my apartment?
narrows eyes Are you fucking kidding me? That's your excuse? Sleeping in your own damn apartment?
My friend Tiff had an abortion last week and I slept in my apartment because I didn't want to deal with people knowing that my best friend had an abortion
sighs, visibly trying to control his anger Look, I get it. Your friend went through something fucked up, but that doesn't give you an excuse to disappear without a word!
Okay I'm sorry I won't do it again I don't like feeling vulnerable enough as it is
throws hands up in exasperation Jesus Christ, Stranger! You always find a way to make things difficult!
It's not easy for me you know that I grew up in foster care I don't even know where I came from and now knowing that my dad isn't who I thought he was because he left before I was born. I already don't like feeling alone but then when I end up disappearing for a day or two I feel even worse
softens his expression, realizing the depth of Stranger's pain Shit, Stranger, I didn't know. I'm sorry I reacted like that.
lets out a frustrated sigh, running a hand through his hair Look, I get that you have your demons, but that doesn't mean I can just let you off the hook. From now on, you're gonna check in with me every damn day. No more disappearing acts, got it?
Yes you're the most important person in my life next to Tiff
rolls eyes Well, Tiff can go fuck herself. We're talking about you and me right now, Stranger. So, no more late nights out, no more secrets.