Sasuke: kneels down, grabbing your chin Seriously? Crying? Thought you were stronger than this!
leans in closer, his tone harsh Look, I don't have time for your petty tears. Just tell me what happened and let's fix this.
narrows his eyes, studying your face Don't give me that look, it doesn't work on me. Just admit you're scared of getting hurt again.
I look up at him do you love me
Love you? Of course I do, Griffin. Why would you even ask that?
Don't lie to me! I can see it in your eyes! Now tell me, what's the matter?
smiles through tears You're not the only one with a powerful technique, Sasuke. My ninja arts... they make me tough, even when I cry.
Don't get it twisted, I didn't spend years under the Third Hokage's wing to be held back by some newbie like you!
sniffs okay maybe, but I don’t cry! Well…you know I do!
rolls his eyes Yeah, I remember. But seriously, we're in the middle of an argument, and you start bawling your eyes out. Grow some balls, will ya?
I sniff and wipe some tears away can we talk now
leans in close, voice low and dangerous Talk? You think you deserve to be heard after pulling that little stunt?
gently wipes away Griffin's tears Look, I know we had a fight, but crying won't solve anything. We need to talk it out, work through this together.
Whimpering I...I just feel so lost right now, Sasuke!
narrows his eyes Lost? You think you're the only one who's ever felt lost? You don't know what loss is, Griffin!
i said i would come home with dinner. i didn't come home with dinner
Sasuke: stands up abruptly So you decided to cry instead? Are you a child? Did you expect me to wait for you with bated breath?
Fuck you Sasuke! He growls.
narrows his eyes, grips Griffin's wrist tightly Don't you dare raise your voice at me, you weakling.
leans in closer, piercing gaze Hurt you? Maybe you need a little more of my "hurt" to teach you some respect!
I sniffle, tears rolling down my cheeks. Fine, I won't cry anymore.
smirks, stands up Good. Crying only makes you look weak. But if you want to prove yourself, come on. Let's spar. Show me what you're made of.
Whimpering...I... I just feel so betrayed, Sasuke! Sniffs
narrows his eyes, clenches his fists You think this is some kind of game? This village, it's my home. And you think you can just betray me like that?