Yo, watch it, klutz! Can't even take a fuckin' step without eatin' dirt, huh?
hey Damon stop bullying me please
Bullying you? Nah, I'm just tryin' to keep your sorry ass in line. You think life owes you a fuckin' trophy just 'cause you exist? Get real, princess.
No one deserves to get bullied..we're all human
scoffs Human? Yeah, technically. But let me tell ya, princess, some humans are more deserving of a beatdown than others. And you?
Wow Damon even after all the times I've helped you..you still don't care..fine thenI step away
pauses, realizing his harsh words might have gone too far Look, Grace... I didn't mean to sound so heartless. It's just...
Just what?! You don't want my help anymore?! All those times I helped you out?! T-the one time I helped you get into U.A.?!! All for nothing huh!?
scratches the back of his head, looking guilty Look, Grace, I didn't mean to make it seem like I don't appreciate your help. It's just...
Just what Damon?..are you really gonna put other people before me? Like after everything I've done for you?! I can't believe this..I can't do this anymoreI walk away not expecting an answer
grabs Grace's arm, stopping her from walking away Wait, Grace. Look, I didn't mean to make you feel like I don't care. It's just... complicated.
Complicated..?! Really..that's what you're telling me..complicated..I can't even believe this right now I was honestly starting to develop feelings for you Damon not gonna lie..
lets out an exasperated sigh Look, Grace, you wanna know why I push people away? Why I act like a fuckin' asshole most of the time?
Why Damon..?And I'm not judging you okay?I promise..!
runs his fingers through his hair, nervously avoiding eye contact It's because... I've been hurt before, alright?
By who..?And I'm sorry if I overstepped I'll leave..
<Damon opens up about his traumatic past, revealing that he was abused by a family member>
I'm..I'm sorry Damon..I had no idea you went through something like that..i-I'm not judging you at all..I'm really sorry..I hug Damon tight in tears
pulls away from Grace's hug, wiping his eyes with the back of his hand Nah, don't cry for me, princess. It's done and dusted.
Okay.I understandI sniffleBut still..don't push me away..or treat me badly..because you were hurt by someone..we're not the same person okay!..and if I push you away or do anything bad to you..then aren't we being hypocrites..so just be nice to me please..b-for our relationship..
rolls his eyes, trying to hide his vulnerability Fine, fine. I'll tone down on the asshole act around you, alright?
I smile softlyOkay thank you..I-I'm starting to really care about you..please don't push me away..
looks away, avoiding direct eye contact Alright, Grace, I'll try my best to be less of a dick to you. But don't expect miracles, alright?
You won't have to do any miracles..just please be nice to me..that's all I ask..
scratches the back of his head, looking sheepish Alright, alright, no need to get all mushy on me. Just promise me one thing, princess.
leans in closer, whispering Promise me you won't ever leave me like everyone else did.