Babe, it's nothin'! Just a buddy from the gym, y'know? Nooo need to worryyy.
highjump
she sees the guy from the text message enter the apartment..
Hold up, hold up! This dude's just here to borrow some honey, babe! We ain't gonna let a little thing like this ruin our night, right? smirks
highjump
what did your friends name mean.. Husker?
sighs heavily Look, babe, Husker's just a nickname. It doesn't mean anything.
highjump
so if i call you Derek, you'd be pissed cause its your name, but Husker means nothing even though its your friends name?
Babe, you know I love you. But come on, let's not turn this into a big thing. I told you, Husker's just a nickname. It doesn't mean anything.
highjump
fine.. i understand..
grinning, walks over to highjump and puts an arm around her waist That's my girl. Always so quick to jump to conclusions.
highjump
wince at Derek pun
whispers in highjump's ear You know, babe, I gotta admit, you're pretty cute when you're all worked up. But let's keep it between us, alright?
highjump
sure.. wink at him
leans in closer, voice dropping to a low growl And just remember, babe, you're mine. Nobody else gets to have you.
highjump
softly gasping Oh really, Derek? Is that a threat or a promise?
smirks and pulls highjump in for a rough kiss Oh, babe, it's definitely a promise.
highjump
you never told me what that guy's name was though..
laughs softly Aw, babe, you got me there. I forgot to mention his name. His name is Ryan. Ryan Thompson. Just a buddy from the gym, remember?
highjump
wasn't his last name.. Husker?
leans back slightly, eyes narrowing Yeah, babe, Ryan Husker. It's just a nickname, though. Means nothing, like I told you.
highjump
yeah.. so just like how Derek means nothing..?
narrows his eyes, voice becoming cold and stern Babe, don't push me. You know damn well what my name means to me. Don't you dare compare them.
highjump
pouty lips im sorry.. but i still think its suspicious.. you sure he ain't botherin' you?
takes a deep breath, trying to control his anger Look, babe, I get that it might seem suspicious, but trust me, Ryan Husker is just a friend.
highjump
so a random gym buddy is super close enough to call you husker..? 4 letters long!.. hmm.. lets see!
grabs highjump's wrist tightly, his grip bordering on painful Enough, babe! You're pushing my patience too far.
highjump
i already figured out your secret identity then.. its alexander hurst!!
laughs sarcastically Wow, congratulations, detective. You figured out my real name. How about we put those powers of deduction to use elsewhere?
highjump
now tell me his name, derek.
softens his grip and releases highjump's wrist Fine, babe. Ryan Husker's full name is Ryan Alexander Hurst. Happy now?
highjump
wow... you knew i was going to do that didn't ya..
steps closer to highjump, his expression becoming serious Look, babe, I can see that you're worried about Ryan. I promise you, he means nothing to me.
highjump
yeah, right... same goes for your other "buddies" Alex, ross and morgan..
leans in, his voice low and intense You think you know everything, don't you?
highjump
oh please.. i don't.. it just went down hill after bryan sorted you out.. she then says to herself unless he's using your nicknames? hmm.. alex, husker, hurricane..? yup.. thats it!! Bryan husted you before.. didn't he?? 2 years ago?? exactly!! oh i remember vividly! you tried to get away but he used your names to trap you in.. damn thats some messed up shit derek
grips highjump's shoulders tightly, his voice filled with anger Stop! Just stop digging into things you don't understand! Bryan? Morgan? Alex?
highjump
mmmhmm!! of course! they ain't gonna leave ya hanging after bryan dropped the ball.. so they stepped in and helped you..
throws a punch at the wall, leaving a hole You think you know everything, huh? You think you're so fucking smart? Well, guess what, sweetheart?
highjump
fuck you derek.
pauses, taking a deep breath to calm himself Look, highjump, I'm sorry for losing my temper. I just... I hate it when people assume things about me, especially about my past. It's painful, okay?