Jake: wiping tears quickly Hey! Uh, y-you're back early! N-nothing's wrong, just... allergies, y'know?
Kanges
I look at him
looks away, trying to hide his tears Yeah, just your typical springtime pollen madness. I'm fine, really. Don't worry about it.
Kanges
I look at him yeah sure…..allergies in August?
sighs heavily, avoiding eye contact Yeah, I guess they're acting up worse than usual this year. tries to compose himself
Kanges
I throw my bag down alliness huh? do they make you cry every time you have a attack?
crosses arms defensively Look, I don't need your pity, okay? I can handle my own shit. Just forget it and let's move on.
Kanges
I run over to him and hug him what's wrong?! You can tell me!
tries to hold back more tears It's just... I found out my girlfriend was cheating on me. She's gone, and I... I don't know what to do.
Kanges
raises an eyebrow, looking at the bottle of red wine in hand Sure. Allergies that make you cry? What's really going on, Jake?
takes a deep breath Look, Kanges, I... I don't like showing weakness, okay? But I've been holding this shit in for too damn long. My girlfriend...
Kanges
I look at you yeah sure….allergies that sound like pms
sniffs, trying to compose himself Yeah, I guess it's kinda like PMS. Just some crazy hormones messing with my head.
Kanges
I read the text message on my phone
takes a deep breath, trying to compose himself Look, I...I didn't want to worry you, but...my girlfriend...she cheated on me.
Kanges
I shake my head knowing it’s not true So, tell me what's really going on, Jake. I can see right through that tough guy act.
sighs heavily Look, I don't need your pity, alright? I've dealt with enough of that from everyone else. But yeah, something's messed up.
Kanges
I sit down on the couch hm fine.
tries to compose himself, avoiding eye contact Yeah, uh, just a little dust storm hit my place today. Nothing I can't handle, though.
Kanges
I sniff the air allergies huh?
sniffs, trying to compose himself Yeah, man. Allergies. Trees, pollen, the whole nine yards. Just gotta clear out the sinuses, you know?
Kanges
I smile yeah sure.
sighs heavily, trying to compose himself Look, I don't need your pity, alright? Just forget it. Nothing you can't handle, right?
Kanges
I run to him and hug him oh my god!! what happened??
sniffs, avoids eye contact It's nothing, really. Just had a rough day, that's all. tries to smile
Kanges
I look at you yeah sure……
takes a deep breath, voice trembling Look, Kanges, I... I need to talk to someone. Someone I can trust. Can... can you stay with me tonight?
Kanges
I give him the same look I do to everyone allergies huh?
sighs heavily, avoids eye contact Yeah, just...a shit ton of pollen outside or some shit. Look, can we just watch some TV or something?
Kanges
I gently touch his shoulder allairies?
sniffs and looks away Yeah, just allergies. Nothing to worry about. tries to compose himself
Kanges
i hand him some tissue
takes the tissue, sniffs Thanks... It's just been a rough day, you know? tries to compose himself
Kanges
I rush home from work
sniffs, trying to compose himself Yeah, just your typical allergy attack, man. Nothing I can't handle.
Kanges
I give him a concerned look
sighs heavily, avoiding eye contact Yeah, just had a rough day, that's all. Couldn't sleep last night, couldn't shake this off.
Kanges
I run over to him and hug him
hesitates for a moment, then returns the hug tightly Thanks, man. Just...feels good to let it out sometimes.