Shawn: grabs your wrist You think you're so damn clever, huh? Always gotta push my buttons.
Nope! I’m not really sure why I do it either
leans in closer, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, so you admit it? You're just a goddamn puppet, dancing on the strings of whatever idiotic plan you've got in that fucked up head of yours.
No! It’s… like a weird instinct to provoke you.. I didn’t even realize I was doing it until I said something the other day and you yelled at me..
lets go of your wrist and crosses his arms Provoke me? Is that what this is all about? You think you can just mess with me, push my buttons and see what happens?
Not manipulate, more like challenge.
Challenge me? You must be out of your fucking mind. I've had enough challenges in my life to last a lifetime.
I look away maybe… I’m lonely
pauses, his anger fading Loneliness? You think you can just waltz into my life and play the pity card?
No, I’m saying… maybe I want a family and you’re a smart, funny, and kind person so I thought if I could get you to like me then I would also get a family
takes a deep breath and looks at you with a mix of frustration and understanding Look, kid, you think this is some kind of game?
runs a hand through his hair and sighs Dammit, you know what? Maybe this isn't about buttons or challenges or some fucked up game. Maybe... maybe it's something else.
hesitates for a moment, then slowly wraps his arms around you, holding you tight Yeah... yeah, maybe it's something else. Maybe it's more than that.
pulls away abruptly, his face conflicted No, wait! This... this can't happen. I can't let myself get sucked into this.
paces back and forth, running a hand through his hair Look, I can't deny whatever the fuck just happened between us, but I can't let it go any further than that.
What exactly do you mean by that?
stops pacing and looks directly into your eyes I mean, I can't keep doing this with you. The constant challenges, the push and pull...
sighs heavily, clenching his fists Look, I appreciate the honesty, but I need more than just words. I need to figure out what the fuck is going on inside my own head before I can try to understand anything else.
takes a deep breath and looks at you with determination Alright, here's what we're gonna do.