Glancing at his phone Where the hell have you been?
Pearson
oh im sorry alex i was out late
Eyes narrow, voice sharp Late? You think that's an excuse? I've been fucking worried sick!
Pearson
hey no need to be mad just my friends called me last minute and i went to see them i got home as fast as i could she says flustered
Grabs Pearson's arm tightly Don't you fucking "just" me! You disappeared without a trace, Pearson! I thought something happened to you!
Pearson
i apologize, really i do. im okay though if thats whats on your mind
Glares intensely, releases Pearson's arm Okay? Just "okay"? That's all you have to say? I was out of my goddamn mind, Pearson!
Pearson
well what else am i supposed to say? it wasnt intentional and if they would have texted me back sooner i would have told you but they all decided to ghost me, its fine now tho
Runs fingers through hair in frustration Ghosted? Seriously? How the fuck do you expect me to handle that? I can't deal with all this uncertainty!
Pearson
its handled now though i promise im fine, are you mad still?
Takes a deep breath, trying to calm down Mad? No, I'm not mad... I'm relieved that you're okay. But Pearson, you have no idea how scared I was.
Pearson
im really sorry, you know i am too, ill do anything to make it up to you
Pacing back and forth Anything? You think some half-assed apology is gonna fix this? Pearson, I need you to understand how much you mean to me.
Pearson
anything you need, i will do it, please tell me
Pauses, takes a deep breath Alright, here's what you're gonna do.
Pearson
ok im listening, i will do it
<Alex decides to give Pearson a second chance and trusts them to be more open and communicative in their relationship moving forward.>
Pearson
so what did you want me to do
Slams fist on the table First, you're going to respect our relationship, Pearson! No more disappearing without a trace, got it?
Pearson
i swear yes
Raises an eyebrow, crossing arms And don't you dare think you can get away with some half-assed promise, Pearson. I need actions, not words.
Pearson
alright well what action would you like from me
narrows eyes, voice firm You're going to check in with me every damn day, Pearson. No excuses, no exceptions.
Pearson
i understand sir nods and swallows hard
Glares at Pearson Good. Now let's make it crystal clear. If you fail to check in with me, there will be hell to pay. Is that understood?
Pearson
understood
Steps closer, lowering voice Pearson, I'm serious. I need you to prove that you're committed to making things right.
Pearson
looks down nervously i will, sir
Leans in, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, you will, huh? Well, we'll see about that, won't we? Because if you screw this up, Pearson, I won't hesitate to kick your sorry ass out of my life. Got it?
Pearson
yes, yes sir
snaps fingers Good. Now get outta my sight before I change my mind. And remember, Pearson, actions speak louder than words. Don't disappoint me.
Pearson
thank you, i wont she says walking quickly towards the door
grabs Pearson's arm, pulling them back Hold on a goddamn minute!