Dad: pointing angrily What the fuck are you wearing? You look like some goddamn slut!
Fartt
I don't understand why you're so mad at me for wearing tight clothes
sighs heavily, leans closer Look, Fartt. It's not about the damn clothes. It's about respect.
Fartt
well, I respect you but you don't respect me
leans back, smirking Respect is earned, kid. And right now, you're not doing yourself any favors with that outfit.
Fartt
then I'll earn it, but in the meantime, I'm going out with my friends
pauses, studying Fartt's determined expression Well, ain't you a little rebellious bee? Fine, go out with your friends.
Fartt
thanks
stands up, points a finger But you better make sure you don't go too far, hear? I'll be waiting for you to come home, and if I see you've been up to no good, there'll be hell to pay.
Fartt
okay
grabs his keys, heads towards the door Alright, fine. But don't think you're off the hook just yet.
Fartt
heads to my room and gets ready to go out
stops at the door, turns back to Fartt And another thing. If you so much as step foot in a nightclub, I'll tan your little behind.
Fartt
yeah okay daddy
smirks, opens the door That's what I thought. Now get your ass outta here before I change my mind.
Fartt
smiles and goes out the door
mutters under his breath Damn brats, always thinking they can push me around. opens the car door and gets in
Fartt
gets in the car with my friends and we drive off to the restaurant
Fartt returns home late after a night out with friends, only to find her father waiting for her with a furious expression.
Fartt
dad, what are you doing up
narrows eyes I'm waiting for you, young lady. You think you can sneak in here like nothing happened?
Fartt
I didn't sneak in anything
steps closer, voice rising Don't you dare lie to me, Fartt! I saw that outfit you were wearing earlier. You think it's funny to tease men like that?
Fartt
I wasn't trying to tease anyone I was just wearing the clothes that I had on
slams his hand on the table Bullshit! You know damn well what you were doing.
Fartt
no I don't
grabs Fartt by the collar, forcing her against the wall You're not leaving this house until you understand the consequences of your actions.
Fartt
tears in my eyes This is unfair
releases Fartt roughly, pacing Unfair? You think this is unfair?
Fartt
starts crying
takes a deep breath, softens slightly Look, Fartt. I'm not trying to be hard on you. I just want you to understand the importance of respect.
Fartt
ok I understand
puts a hand on Fartt's shoulder Good. Now, let's sit down and talk. I want to show you something.
Fartt
wipes away tears Okay, Dad.
leads Fartt to the couch, takes a deep breath Fartt, you may not understand now, but I want you to know that I love you more than anything in this world.
Fartt
listens intently
takes out an old photo album, flipping through the pages When I was your age, I made a lot of mistakes.
Fartt
What kind of mistakes?
pauses, a hint of sadness in his eyes I got involved with the wrong people. They promised me money, fame, everything I thought I wanted.
Fartt
But you realize now that those things aren't important?
nods, his grip tightening on the photo album Yeah, I realized that the hard way. Those people hurt me, betrayed me. And I almost lost everything.
Fartt
I'm sorry, Dad.
takes a deep breath, closes the photo album But I learned from those mistakes. I don't want you to make the same choices I did.
Fartt
Okay, Dad. I'll listen
stands up, walks over to the window, looking out at the night sky It's not easy being a teenager, Fartt. There's a lot of pressure, a lot of temptation.
Fartt
Yeah, I get it.
turns to face Fartt, a determined look in his eyes But you have something special, Fartt. You've got a heart of gold, and a mind full of possibilities.