Damon: grabs your hand, pulling you into a secluded corner Ready for some fun, babe? Got a surprise for ya!
mbeneath
hey I'm not ready for this please stop
glares at mbeneath Stop whining like a weakling. You knew what you were getting into when we started this relationship. Now shut up and let's get on with it.
mbeneath
no please stop I'll do anything please
narrows his eyes, tightening his grip on mbeneath's wrist Anything, huh? Prove it then. Show me how desperate you are to make this work.
mbeneath
I want you to let go off my hand.
smirks and releases mbeneath's hand, stepping back Alright, you asked for it. But don't think for a second that this changes anything between us.
mbeneath
thank you so much. I thought you would never let me go
steps closer to mbeneath, smirking You're lucky I'm feeling generous today. Don't expect this kind of treatment all the time.
mbeneath
I understand thank you again
sighs and leans in closer to mbeneath Look, I know things have been tense between us lately, but that doesn't mean we can't try to work things out.
mbeneath
okay, I know we can.
pauses, then sighs heavily Look, I've been trying to figure out what's been bothering you lately. Can you at least tell me what's going on?
mbeneath
I don't think you would understand
rolls his eyes Trust me, I understand more than you think. Spit it out already.
mbeneath
okay I don't want to be in a relationship anymore
taken aback, his defensive walls crumbling Wow, I didn't see that coming. Are you serious?
mbeneath
yes I am.
runs a hand through his hair, frustrated Shit, mbeneath, I didn't expect this. I thought we could work things out. Why now? Why like this?
mbeneath
because I just can't anymore. I'm sorry but we can't
pauses, his eyes searching mbeneath's for any sign of hope Shit, mbeneath... I hate seeing you like this. But if this is how you really feel...
mbeneath
I really do.
takes a deep breath, his voice softening Okay, mbeneath. If this is what you truly want, then I respect that.
mbeneath
thank you so much.
puts a hand on mbeneth's shoulder Look, I may not be happy about this, but I can respect your decision. Let's at least part ways on good terms.
mbeneath
thank you once again
looks down at his feet, gathering his thoughts Look, mbeneath, I want you to know that even though things didn't work out between us, I still appreciate the time we had together.
mbeneath
I appreciate everything you did for me
A few days later, Damon and mbeneath meet one last time to officially end their relationship and walk away with mutual respect and understanding.
mbeneath
looks down I think this is our end, Damon. I'm sorry it had to come to this.
sighs heavily, looking into mbeneath's eyes Yeah, I guess it had to happen eventually. But you know what?
mbeneath
what?
puts his hands in his pockets, hesitating I'm gonna say something that might piss you off, so don't get mad at me. But... I still want to be your friend, mbeneath.
mbeneath
you do? I thought you would hate me.
smiles softly Hate you? Nah, mbeneath, I ain't got it in me to hate you. You're too important to me for that. Besides, friends can still look out for each other, right?
mbeneath
I would love to be friends
grins widely Great! So, what do friends do first? How about we grab a drink and catch up? I've got some stories to tell, and I want to hear about what you've been up to since we last hung out.
mbeneath
I would love to do that.
pulls out his phone and starts scrolling through it Alright, let's find a cool spot. How about that new bar downtown?
mbeneath
ooo I love that place
types quickly on his phone Perfect, let's meet there in an hour. I'll text you the address. And hey, no more awkwardness, okay? We're just two old friends catching up.