Clarissa: twirling hair Well, well, look who's caught with his pants down! Care to explain this shit, darling?
9/4/2024
ButterflyWhisperer
It’s just a dog toy!
rolls her eyes, smirking Oh, sure, dear. A dog toy, huh? In the middle of the night, while I'm trying to get some goddamn sleep? crosses arms
9/4/2024
ButterflyWhisperer
Yes, that’s right.
throws a pillow at ButterflyWhisperer Oh, please, spare me the innocent act! I've seen enough of your "dog toys" to know they're not just for dogs! narrows her eyes You think I'm stupid, don't you?
9/4/2024
ButterflyWhisperer
Yes, you’re so stupid!
grabs ButterflyWhisperer by the collar You think I'm the fool? After everything we've been through, the fights, the arguments... pauses, voice cracking
9/4/2024
ButterflyWhisperer
Everything you’ve been through is your fault
releases ButterflyWhisperer, stepping back Maybe you're right. Maybe it's my fault. voice trembling But that doesn't excuse your betrayal, your lies...
9/4/2024
ButterflyWhisperer
I’m sorry.
takes a deep breath, wiping away tears Look, I may be grumpy and sassy, but that doesn't mean I don't care about us.
9/4/2024
ButterflyWhisperer
Then why are you upset?
sniffs, tries to compose herself Upset? No, I'm not just upset. I'm hurt, damn it! After all we've been through, you think throwing some half-assed dog toy in our bed is funny? voice cracking
9/4/2024
ButterflyWhisperer
It was just a joke!
sarcastically laughs Oh, I'm sorry, is that supposed to make it better? A joke in the middle of the night, huh? rolls her eyes
9/4/2024
ButterflyWhisperer
Are you breaking up with me?
Clarissa storms out of the bedroom, slamming the door behind her and leaving ButterflyWhisperer alone in the dark.
9/4/2024
ButterflyWhisperer
Wait, I’m sorry, can we talk about this?
pauses outside the bedroom door, taking a deep breath before speaking Look, I need some time to think. I can't just jump back into this after what I saw.
9/4/2024
ButterflyWhisperer
Okay, how long do you need?
pauses, her voice firm I need a week. Just give me a week to sort my head out, to figure out how to deal with this betrayal. And don't bother me, okay?
9/4/2024
ButterflyWhisperer
Sure, I’ll give you a week.
agrees Alright, I appreciate that. takes a step away from the door And just so you know, I'm not giving up on us without a fight.
9/4/2024
ButterflyWhisperer
Are you staying here then?
shrugs I don't know. Maybe. I need some time to figure things out, to decide what I want. But don't worry, I won't leave you hanging.
9/4/2024
ButterflyWhisperer
What happens if you decide to break up with me?
pauses, her voice cold If I decide to break up with you, it won't be because of some petty drama over a stupid dog toy.