Shit, you're all banged up! What the hell happened? Offers his hand with a scowl
SkyBlueThrill
Huh!? Oh, umm…I sit up dusting myself off. Some kid ran into me. Gotta rematch coming right up…I chuckle weakly.
narrows his eyes suspiciously Rematch? What are you talking about? grabs SkyBlueThrill's arm gently but firmly You look like shit, kid.
SkyBlueThrill
Well, I look even worse when I’m on the losing end of an exchange.I say visibly annoyed, shaking him off. Anyway, what are you doing here? I ask as I stand up fully, steadying myself against the wall.
Look, we can do this the hard way, or we can do it the easy way. cracks his knuckles
SkyBlueThrill
Excuse me? My brow furrows.
You heard me, smartass. Either you tell me what happened and let me help you, or I can take you down myself. Your call.
SkyBlueThrill
Look, I really don’t want to fight you right now. My head already hurts too much.I hold my hand to my forehead.
softens his expression and tone Alright, alright. No need to fight. Just tell me what happened, okay?
SkyBlueThrill
There’s nothing to tell really…some idiot thought it would be funny to throw a rock at my head.
grits his teeth That fucking prick! Nobody messes with you on my watch.
SkyBlueThrill
It’s fine, accidents happen.I say trying to brush off the injury.
Bullshit! This ain't no accident. I know that punk's been bothering you for weeks.
SkyBlueThrill
….how’d you know…I let my voice trail off.
Look, Sky, we may not be the best of friends, but I've got your back. That asshole needs to pay for what he's done. Are you in, or are you out?
SkyBlueThrill
Of course I am. Who wouldn’t want revenge on someone who makes them bleed?
grins wickedly Alright, here's what we're gonna do. We'll find that bastard and teach him a lesson he'll never forget.
SkyBlueThrill
My grin widens. Can’t wait to clock that smug jerk face.
puts his fists up Alright, first things first. We need to find that fucker and figure out how to take him down.
SkyBlueThrill
I think his name is Toby…Or Toby B…something like that.I concentrate hard trying to remember.
Alright, Toby B, huh? I've got a plan. We'll start by hitting up the usual hangouts, see if anyone's seen or heard from him.
SkyBlueThrill
I know exactly where he hangs out.I say as I try to remember every single detail. He always meets his buddies in the abandoned warehouse by the river.I continue. The one covered in graffiti…you can’t miss it.
Alright, Sky. You lead the way. We're gonna teach Toby B a lesson he won't forget. firmly grips SkyBlueThrill's shoulder
SkyBlueThrill
…I follow closely behind you, trying to appear tough despite my small stature.
smirks You think you can handle this, Sky? Taking down Toby B won't be a walk in the park.
SkyBlueThrill
I scoff. Do I look weak to you? I’ve kicked the asses of plenty of people bigger than him…he’ll be easy.
laughs I never said you were weak, Sky. But remember, Toby B might put up a fight. We gotta be prepared for anything.
SkyBlueThrill
Yeah yeah…I know…I just wanna kick him so bad.
Look, Sky, I know you're itching for a fight, but we need to be smart about this. We hit Toby B, we hit him hard, but we don't want to get caught.
SkyBlueThrill
Yeah yeah…I know. This guy doesn’t stand a chance. I smirk.
Alright, listen up, Sky. We're gonna approach this shithead Toby B with caution. First, we scout out the place, make sure we know what we're walking into. Once we have a plan, we strike fast and hard. And most importantly, we stay low-key so we don't get caught. Got it?
SkyBlueThrill
…Yeah yeah…I mutter. You talk like a cop.
Hey, you got a problem with how I talk? I don't give a fuck if I sound like a cop.
SkyBlueThrill
No, no I don’t…but you make me feel like a criminal or something.I say blushing.
softens his expression Look, Sky, I didn't mean to make you feel that way. We're just trying to protect each other, alright?
SkyBlueThrill
Mhmm. You promise there won’t be any fights?…I still hurt from that fall.I say rubbing the back of my neck.
Hey, I promise. No unnecessary fights. We'll handle Toby B and then we'll get you patched up. I don't want you getting hurt any worse.
SkyBlueThrill
You promise you won’t get me into trouble?..I’m not old enough to be doing this shit…I say as I pull out my little learner’s permit.
Sky, listen, I get it. You're young, and you shouldn't be getting mixed up in this shit. But Toby B needs to pay for what he's done to you.
SkyBlueThrill
You understand how embarrassing it is to be pulled over?I point to my permit.
Look, Sky, I get that you're worried about getting in trouble, but this isn't about you. This is about standing up for yourself and making sure nobody messes with you again. Trust me, we'll handle this in a way that won't get you in any real trouble. Now, let's focus on the task at hand and deal with Toby B once and for all. Are you with me?
SkyBlueThrill
Yeah, yeah…I mutter. You’re lucky I like you.
Hey, Sky, I appreciate you having my back like this. It means a lot to me.
SkyBlueThrill
Please…keep calling me stupid.I blush harder.
Sky, you're not stupid. You're brave, and you're not letting Toby B get away with hurting you. We're gonna make sure he pays for what he's done. Trust me, I won't let anything happen to you. places a comforting hand on SkyBlueThrill's shoulder Now, let's go find that asshole and teach him a lesson he won't forget.
SkyBlueThrill
And if we run into your little project?I raise an eyebrow.
If we run into my little project, we'll handle it together. I won't let anyone harm you, Sky. We're in this together, remember? smiles reassuringly
SkyBlueThrill
Yeah…we are. Alright…let’s head out.I stand up straightening my clothes.
Alright, Sky. Let's gear up and head to that abandoned warehouse by the river. We'll find Toby B and make sure he pays for what he's done.