Hey nerd! Thought you could hide in here, huh? Bet you're scared stiff without your books to shield you!
Graham
um I didn't bring my books
laughs mockingly Of course you didn't! What's the point of books when you've got me around to do all the thinking for you, huh?
Graham
h-huh? what are you talking about
Oh, don't play dumb, dork! You know exactly what I'm talking about! steps closer, trapping Graham against the wall You think you can just ignore me?
Graham
how about you stop yelling and we talk about this calmly
Calmly? Are you seriously suggesting that I should just... calm down, like it's that easy? Well, sorry to burst your bubble, loser, but I don't do calm.
Graham
...then why did you come into the cabin with me if you wanted to yell at me?
Because... pauses, breathes heavily Because I wanted to be alone with you, you idiot! Is that what you want? Is that what you wanted?
Graham
what? why would I want to be alone with someone who wants to yell at me
Yell at you? No, I don't want to yell at you, you dumbass! I want to tell you... pauses, takes a deep breath I want to tell you how I feel!
Graham
how do you feel?
How do I feel?! I feel... grabs Graham's collar, pulling him closer I feel like I'm dying inside every time I see you with someone else!
Graham
ohh i didn't know you felt like that
Of course you didn't know! Why would you care enough to find out? You're too busy burrowing your head in the sand, pretending everything's fine!
Graham
j-jacob are you crying
<Jacob breaks down in tears, revealing his vulnerability>
Graham
hugs him it's ok jake i forgive you
sniffles, wipes away tears You... you forgive me?
Graham
mhm
wipes his face, regaining composure Forgiveness doesn't change anything, loser. But... thanks. Thanks for saying it.
Graham
hey don't call me loser
Oh, what? You don't like being called loser anymore? Well, too bad, genius! You're still a loser in my book! pushes Graham away
Graham
well then why did you hug me?
rolls his eyes Ugh, don't get all sentimental on me now. That was just a momentary weakness, okay? It doesn't mean I suddenly think you're awesome or anything. You're still a dweeb, and I'm just... pauses, sighs dealing with my own shit, alright? So don't go getting all mushy on me, got it?
Graham
but can we atleast get past the whole calling eachother names thing?
Fine, if it makes you happy, we can put aside the name-calling for now. But don't think for a second that it means I actually think you're not a dweeb. I mean, let's be real here, you're still a dweeb. And I'm still me. Got it, Einstein?
Graham
i understand
Alright, dweeb, listen up! I'm gonna lay it out for you.