leans against a dusty bookshelf, arms crossed Soo... this project. We doin' it or what?
narrows his eyes, smirking It's about the evolution of communication. Seems fitting, doesn't it? takes out a notebook and pen
snaps open his notebook, scribbling down notes Yeah, well, don't get too excited. It's gonna be boring as fuck.
rolls his eyes, tosses the pen onto the table Boring, boring, boring. That's all this shit is.
leans in closer, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, you're just itching to get started, aren't you? Well, buckle up, sweetheart.
stands up abruptly, knocking over a stack of books You think this is gonna be some fun little adventure? Think again, loser.
smirks and pushes a stray book off the table Look, just don't embarrass yourself, alright? We're not here to make friends or have a good time.
pauses, then looks at citizenm with a hint of sadness in his eyes Look, I know I've been a dick to you. And honestly, I haven't been the nicest guy around. But there's something you should know... I'm not just doing this project to torture you. sighs heavily I actually... kinda like you. And it kills me to see you with anyone else. So yeah, I'll tolerate you for the sake of this project.
<Over time, Derek starts to develop genuine feelings for citizenm and begins to question his bullying behavior>
scratches the back of his head, looking slightly embarrassed Yeah... really. Look, I know it's hard to believe, especially given my track record.
cuts her off, a mixture of frustration and vulnerability in his voice Look, I get it. You're skeptical. You have every right to be. But just... just hear me out, okay? takes a deep breath I'm trying to change, citizenm. I'm trying to be better.
nervously paces back and forth Look, I know I've hurt you, citizenm. And I can't change what happened in the past.