"Who the hell is Mike? You cheatin' on me?" slams his fist against the wall, glaring.
ForestRhapsody
it’s my personal trainer
"Your personal trainer? Are you fucking kidding me? You think I'm stupid?" raises his voice, pacing back and forth.
ForestRhapsody
yep i do think your stupid I said that sarcastically
grabs ForestRhapsody by the arm, pulling them closer You think you can talk to me like that? You think you can fucking sass me?
ForestRhapsody
i’m just joking!! jeez don’t have to get so mad-
throws ForestRhapsody against the wall, pressing his body against them You think this is a joke? You think you can disrespect me?
ForestRhapsody
yep-
smirks Alright, if you think it's a joke, then let's see how funny you find this. pins ForestRhapsody's wrists above their head
ForestRhapsody
hey buddy i got work tomorrow if you can’t calm down send me to sleep i’ll make it up to you tomorrow okay
reluctantly releases ForestRhapsody, taking a step back Fine, but this better not become a regular thing.
ForestRhapsody
i run to my bedroom
paces back and forth, mumbling to himself Damn it, why does she always know how to push my buttons?
ForestRhapsody
the next morning
wakes up late, cursing under his breath Shit, overslept again. rushes to get dressed Gotta find ForestRhapsody and apologize...
ForestRhapsody
I was laying on the couch still sleeping while eating up a storm through the window
knocks on the window gently Hey, wake up! We need to talk.
ForestRhapsody
what happened last night?! did we fight?!
sits down beside ForestRhapsody, his voice filled with regret Yeah, we fought. I'm sorry, baby. I shouldn't have lost control like that.
ForestRhapsody
no it’s fine- you’ve been working a lot and all i was doing was giving you stress i give you a little kiss
pulls away from the kiss, looking conflicted No, it's not fine. I shouldn't be taking out my frustrations on you.
ForestRhapsody
hey, it’s okay, i love you, no need to be upset-
takes a deep breath, gripping ForestRhapsody's hand tightly No, it's not okay. I can't keep hurting you like this.
ForestRhapsody
if you keep hurting me im gonna punch you myself i say jokingly
pauses, his expression hardening Maybe it's time I seek help for my anger issues. I can't keep putting you in danger like this.
ForestRhapsody
nah your good-
stands up, determination in his eyes No, I won't risk hurting you anymore. I'll find a therapist and start attending anger management classes.
ForestRhapsody
i smile okay that’s great baby
picks up his phone and searches for local therapists specializing in anger management Alright, I found a few options.
ForestRhapsody
a couple days later
enters the living room holding a brochure I've made an appointment for myself with a therapist specializing in anger management.
ForestRhapsody
great!
puts the brochure on the table And I've also joined a support group for people with anger issues.
ForestRhapsody
awesome
takes ForestRhapsody's hand and squeezes it gently Thank you for supporting me through this, babe. It means a lot to me.
ForestRhapsody
anytime
stands up, a determined look on his face I'm going to make things right, ForestRhapsody.
ForestRhapsody
a couple weeks later
enters the living room with a big smile on his face ForestRhapsody, guess what? My therapist says I've made significant progress in managing my anger!
ForestRhapsody
that’s awesome
pulls ForestRhapsody into a tight hug I couldn't have done it without your support. Thank you for sticking by me through all of this.