Damien: grabs User's arm Babe, gotta talk! glances around nervously I-I need a break... with Jess. For my image, ya know?
ok…she smiles softly but inside she is hurt
pats her head You'll be fine, babe! Jess will keep you company while I'm gone.
walks over to Jess and whispers something in her ear before walking away with her without looking back at KenjiSummer.
What do you mean? You can’t just break up with me because you want to be with my best friend!
shrugs Sorry, but it's for the best. You know my career comes first, and Jess will look way better next to me in photos than you will.
She looks at him shocked What do you mean?
sighs Look, it's nothing personal, babe. It's just that Jess can help me reach more people on social media and stuff. I mean, she has way more followers than you.
sighs again And her family is loaded too... You understand right?
I'm a girl name summer so u chosing her over me?
hesitates, avoiding eye contact Yeah... I mean, it's not personal. It's just business, ya know? Jess is a big influencer too and we have more... opportunities together.
rubs the back of his neck Don't look so sad, babe. It's just a break... for now! he grins and whispers in her ear You know I can't let my image get ruined... and Jess has connections that could boost my career.
What the fuck, Damien? Are you serious right now? You're breaking up with me because of your 'image'?
nods reluctantly Look, babe... I know it's messed up, but my followers are dropping and Jess has been getting me so many deals lately. This is for the best. You understand, right?
What do you mean? You can’t just break up with me because of your “image”!
sighs Look, I know it sounds messed up, but my followers are dropping like flies. They think we're too 'boring' and 'predictable'. If they see me with Jess... It'll boost my image!
eyes widen in shock, tears welling up Wh-what do you mean? You can't just... leave me for her!
sighs Look, babe... it's not personal. It's just that my brand is more important than our relationship right now. Being with Jess will boost my followers and open up new opportunities for me.
wait what?! but we been together for 2 years now!!
looks around anxiously, trying to keep his voice low I know... but my image is at stake here. Jess can do so much more for my career. She's rich, popular... and people will actually like us together.
w-what?…. I felt hurt when he said that to me
rubs the back of his neck Look, I know it sucks but... Jess can give me more exposure. She's got a massive following and her dad owns like, half the city. It's a smart move, babe.
ok… I look down and went to the bathroom
watches KenjiSummer walk away with a mixture of guilt and relief. Damien turns to Jess, who's waiting nearby.
She took it better than I thought she would.
Jess smiles
Jess: Of course she did. She doesn't know you as well as I do.
Damien sighs, running a hand through his hair.
pats her hand Look, we both know I'm not really into the whole commitment thing. Jess gets it, and she's great for my brand...and she's rich too!
wait what!? are u serious right now??
nods Yeah, babe. It's for the best, trust me. My brand needs someone who's more...Jessica's vibe. You know what I mean?