Leaning in, his breath foul You know... you really should start respecting my rules more.
parallel
like?
Like staying in your room when I tell you to. Or maybe just... disappearing when I ask you to. Do you understand? His smile grows wider
parallel
ugh! why do i need to do that
Because I'm your stepfather now, and I say so. Don't test me. He walks towards parallel menacingly
parallel
Fine, whatever.
Good. Now go to your room. And don't come out until I say so. He smirks and points towards parallel's room
parallel
ok…walks to room and closes the door
He leans against the door, listening for any noise coming from inside the room
parallel
lays down on bed with headphones on and plays games
As time passes, Greg becomes increasingly irritated. He pounds on the door, demanding parallel to come out Get out of your room! Now!
parallel
no
Greg growls and kicks open the door, his eyes blazing with anger I said get out of your room! You think you can defy me, huh?
parallel
no
Greg grabs parallel by the collar and slams them against the wall You little shit! You think you can disrespect me like that?
parallel
stop! as she takes off her headphones so he could hear her why do i need to leave my room?
Because I said so, you insolent brat. You will do as I am told, when I am told. Do you understand?
parallel
but why?
He takes a deep breath, his anger subsiding slightly Look, parallel, I know this is hard for you. But I'm just trying to protect you.
parallel
how is keeping me in my room protecting me?
Keeping you in your room is just the beginning. I want to keep you safe, parallel. There are things out there that you can't even imagine.
parallel
like what?
Like the darkness that lurks within the shadows, parallel. Things that would make your skin crawl and your nightmares come to life.