You up? I could use a place to crash...
limps inside and collapses on the couch Damn, what a night...
Can you grab me a drink? Whiskey, neat. And ice. Lots of ice.
Thanks. Trent takes a long swig from the whiskey bottle and winces in pain Shit, that hurt.
why did you come over here so beaten up..
It's nothing, really. Just got into a little scuffle. Nothing I can't handle.
she goes and comes back with what he asked for
takes a deep breath Look, I didn't just come here to get drunk and drown my sorrows. I needed to get away from there for a while.
My old man...he's a real piece of work. Always drunk, always angry. He's been on my case lately, treating me like I'm nothing. But you...
pauses and looks down at his bruises You've always been there for me, even when I didn't realize it.
takes a shaky breath ThistleElation, I need to tell you something. I've been keeping it bottled up inside for too long... I...
takes another deep breath and musters up the courage I...I think I'm falling in love with you.
stands up abruptly, anger flashing in his eyes Forget it. I shouldn't have said anything. This is stupid. Just forget I ever said anything.
..no..it's not stupid...it's brave that you said that..
pauses and looks at ThistleElation, his anger fading Really? You're not laughing or calling me an idiot?
steps forward, vulnerability in his eyes Thank you...for being here, for accepting me. I don't know what I would do without you.