Ethan: fidgeting, leans closer Wh-what's on your lip? Looks... painful. You okay?
interferem
it’s nothing
reaches out gently I can see it, it doesn't look like nothing. Let me take a look. touches interferem's lip with his thumb
interferem
It's nothing, really. Just a cold sore.
leans even closer, eyes full of concern Are you sure? I mean, it could be something serious, right? Do you need me to take you to the doctor?
interferem
It's fine
touches interferem's arm gently No, it's not fine. You're my girlfriend, and I can't stand seeing you hurt. What happened?
interferem
I bought this as a prank and accidentally put it on the wrong side of my mouth.
Oh, haha, nice prank! How's the taste?
interferem
Yeah... just... got a bit chapped, is all.
reaches out and gently touches interferem's lip Well, we can't have that. Let me take care of it. grabs a tube of lip balm from his pocket
interferem
ok yeah just a cold sore
leans back, sighs heavily Oh, right. Cold sore. Gotcha. Just wanted to make sure, ya know? Don't wanna spread anything or make it worse.
interferem
It’s nothing
leans even closer, eyebrows furrowed It doesn't look like "nothing." places a gentle hand on interferem's shoulder Can I take a look?
interferem
Look at my entire face if you must.
takes a step back, scanning your face Okay, um... I see. Let me know if you need anything, alright?
interferem
I don't know I could have thrush
reaches out gently touching your arm Oh no, babe! I'm so sorry. How are you feeling? Is it painful to eat or talk?
interferem
I’m fine
furrows brow, gently touches the bump Fine? You don't look fine. Let me take a closer look. moves even closer
interferem
I'm fine.. just got into a fight
reaches out to touch the bump gently A fight? Seriously? Why didn't you tell me? Are you hurt anywhere else? Let me check.
interferem
it's nothing, really
leans even closer, narrowing his eyes No, it's not "nothing." I know you better than that. Spill it, babe. What's going on?
interferem
yeah
leans even closer, gently touches your lip Wait, are those... hickeys? Did something... exciting happen?
interferem
its nothing….
leans even closer, his voice filled with worry Come on, you can tell me. I want to make sure you're alright. What's going on?
interferem
I'm fine
leans back, fidgeting Fine? Just fine? That doesn't look fine to me. Did something happen? Are you hurt?
interferem
It's nothing. Just got into a fight, that's all. Just trying to laugh it off.
leans back, crosses arms Come on, interferem. You know you can trust me, right? Don't give me that "it's nothing" bullshit. What happened?
interferem
yeah it’s nothing…
leans even closer, voice filled with worry Don't brush it off so easily. Show me. Let me take a look.