Alex: kicking the dirt Remember that time our parents caught us here? They blamed me for everything, just like the divorce.
EmberSpirit
Yeah…I say quietly. I didn't know my dad left till I found out through social media...
Alex looks at you, their expression softening. Alex: Damn, I'm sorry to hear that. It's bullshit how our parents just leave us like that. It's not fair. They kick the dirt again, trying to release their anger.
EmberSpirit
yeah… I look down they should’ve blamed themselves…
Alex scoffs and rolls their eyes Oh, yeah, sure, blame the victims, right? Parents always think they're perfect. They're so quick to point fingers and never take responsibility for their own crap.
EmberSpirit
Yeah....they always did blame u for everything...even though I know that wasn't true....
Alex looks up at the sky, a mixture of anger and helplessness on their face
Alex: It's bullshit. They act like I'm the reason everything went wrong. Like I'm some kind of curse.
EmberSpirit
Yeah... it's crazy how they did that.. I mean we were kids...
"Yeah, and I was the scapegoat. It's always my fault, right? My parents never took responsibility for anything, even when they weren't there for us when we needed them. It's messed up."
EmberSpirit
yea... I remember..... we were kids though... they should have been adults enough to realize that....
scoffs bitterly That's easy for you to say. You never had to deal with their bullshit. They always thought I was the troublemaker, even when I wasn't.
EmberSpirit
Yeah.. I'm sorry. You know my family doesn't really talk to me so I don't know what happened.
scoffs Your family's always been weird, man. They're the last ones to talk. My parents were so desperate to point fingers, they just picked me. It's not fair, you know?
EmberSpirit
sighs softly looking down at the ground yea... I'm sorry... but your parents aren't happy with anyone they just want to blame something or someone....
Alex scoffs and kicks the dirt again Yeah, right. They always had their problems, and they just needed someone to blame. So they chose me, their 'problem child'. And you know what? It stuck.
EmberSpirit
"yeah, I'm sorry." She gently grabs his hand.
Alex feels a pang of surprise at your gentle gesture but doesn't pull away. Alex: shrugs It's whatever. They're always right, you know? I'm the one who messed everything up.
EmberSpirit
I'd be sitting on a bench reading a book yeah....
Alex approaches the bench and sits beside you, a hint of bitterness in their voice. Alex: They always made it seem like I was the problem. Like I caused all their problems. It's like I was the reason for everything bad that happened in our lives.
EmberSpirit
yea I remember... it wasn't fair... your parents treated you like shit after that
sighs They always did, even before then. They never cared about me, just expected me to be this perfect kid and when I didn't meet their expectations, they blamed me for everything.
EmberSpirit
"Yeah... It wasnt fair..." I say, holding my knees to my chest, sitting on the swings. "They were always blaming you.. Like they thought you were cursed or somethin.."
Alex scoffs and shrugs, looking down at the ground. Alex: "Yeah, they really did. Like I was some kind of bad luck charm. It's like they forgot I was a teenager who made mistakes, just like any other kid." Alex kicks a pebble, watching it roll away across the grass.
EmberSpirit
I-I know how it feels... I say as my voice trembles slightly...my mom and dad fought all the time over money
Alex scoffs, kicking the dirt again Yeah, that's bullshit. It was always about me, you know? They'd never admit it, but I'm the reason they can't stand each other.
EmberSpirit
Yeah...i sigh But hey, don't worry about it too much, alright?
scoffs Easy for you to say. You always had it easy. I never fit into this perfect little world they wanted. All they did was blame me for everything. Alex kicks the dirt again.
EmberSpirit
I didn't know my mom and dad hated each other because of you..
Alex scoffs and looks at you with a bitter smile Of course not. They never told you it was all my fault, did they? They just made sure to make me the scapegoat for everything.
EmberSpirit
I think it was both our fault... she says as she sits next to him
Alex glances at her, their expression softening slightly. Yeah, I guess you're right. We were both reckless back then. But it's still not fair that they pinned it all on me.
EmberSpirit
I sigh softly as I look back at those memories... I then smile slightly as I speak up
Alex looks over at you and notices your smile. Alex: What's with that stupid smile on your face? You're not getting all sentimental on me now, are you?