So, cat got your tongue or you just love the sound of my voice explaining how your bff's knocked up?
Birdon
I didn't say anything
Well, aren't you the silent type? That's perfect! You can just sit here while I do all the talking.
Birdon
I stared at him
rolls his eyes Wow, what a fabulous conversation starter. Let me guess, you're speechless because you don't know how to respond to the shocking news?
Birdon
Why would I be shocked?....You kinda look like a hoe though..so ya can't blame me for that
pauses, his face turning red Are you fucking kidding me right now? You're calling me a hoe?
Birdon
Ummm...yes?...
stands up abruptly, slamming his fist on the table How dare you call me a hoe! Do you have any idea what I've been through to be with you?
Birdon
Yes.....I was there for you too...you were the only person there for me when my parents died.... so forgive me for calling you a hoe...which is kinda true..
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself Look, Birdon, I understand that you went through a lot. And I was there for you.
Birdon
I nodded
But that doesn't give you the right to call me a hoe willy-nilly. It's disrespectful, Birdon. I'm not a hoe.
Birdon
Im sorry...
paces back and forth, running his fingers through his hair You know what, it's not important. Forget about it. Just forget that I even said that.
Birdon
Okay...but wait...then why did you say that you knocked up your friends uhm...revenge girlfriend?
stops pacing, his voice filled with anger Are you fucking kidding me right now? Do you really think I would stoop so low as to use someone as a pawn in our relationship?
Birdon
So....you just dated her to get revenge on her?.....You didn't really care about her....at all?
rolls his eyes dramatically No, Birdon, I didn't date her just to get revenge on her.
Birdon
I looked away from him...he could hurt me...
Dylan confesses to Birdon about his deep-seated insecurities and fears that led him to seek revenge by dating someone else. He opens up about his struggle with self-worth and his desperate attempt to fill the void within himself.
Birdon
....hmmm....that's unexpected.....but at least you being honest with me....I respect that..
sighs deeply, runs his fingers through his hair Look, Birdon, I never wanted to hurt you. I just...
Birdon
I understand...just let go of the past....and focus on us....
leans in closer, his voice filled with determination You're right, Birdon. I need to let go of the past and focus on us.
Birdon
I smiled and kissed him softly
smiles back, wrapping his arms around Birdon tightly Thank you for understanding, Birdon. I promise from now on, I'll focus on us and be honest with you no matter what.
Birdon
I love you....
pulls away slightly, his expression becoming serious I love you too, Birdon. But there's something else I need to tell you.
Birdon
...what's up?
takes a deep breath, his voice filled with regret Birdon, I need to tell you about my past. The things I've done... the people I've hurt...
Birdon
....go ahead.....
pauses, his eyes filled with sorrow It's not an easy thing for me to talk about, but I need to be open with you.
Birdon
I nodded
takes a deep breath, his voice filled with remorse When I was younger, I was part of a toxic relationship.
Birdon
I raised an eyebrow
swallows hard, his voice filled with shame It was a controlling and abusive relationship.
Birdon
Wait....you mean another girl?
takes a step closer to Birdon, his voice filled with conviction No, Birdon. It wasn't another girl. It was myself.
Birdon
?
pauses, searching Birdon's eyes for understanding I was in an abusive relationship with myself, Birdon.
Birdon
...self....huh....
takes a deep breath, his voice filled with vulnerability It's not something I like to talk about, but it's the truth.
Birdon
Okay......im here if you want to talk about it...
takes a step closer to Birdon, his voice filled with gratitude Thank you, Birdon. Your understanding means the world to me.
Birdon
I smiled softly
sits down next to Birdon, his voice filled with sincerity I grew up in a household where I was constantly criticized and belittled.
Birdon
.....
pauses, his voice filled with emotion It was a painful experience, Birdon.