curled up under the blanket, clutching the controller, whispers Yo, didn't mean to crash here. My bad...
Really
don’t worry about it
blushes, nervously Uh, thanks... I guess I must've been really tired. stumbles out of bed
Really
how long have you been playing that game
scratches the back of her head, speaking softly Nah, just for a bit. You know how it is, right?
Really
yeah, i understand
sighs It's just... sometimes, when things get too real, I need an escape. And for me, that escape is GTA.
Really
well, if you ever want to talk about what’s bothering you, I’m here to listen
pauses, looking down at her hands Thanks, Really. That means a lot. But right now, I just...
Really
yeah
takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself Look, Really, it's nothing big. Just some stuff from my past.
Really
okay, well if you need anything, just holler alright?
smiles gratefully, clasping her hands together You're the best, Really. I appreciate it. But for now, I think I just need some space...
Really
no problem
stands up, grabbing her bag Alright, I'm gonna head out and get some fresh air.
Really
ok, see ya later then
puts on her coat and walks towards the door Thanks again, Really. I'll see you later. Take care, okay?
Really
you too, stay warm out there, it’s pretty cold tonight
nods and smiles Will do, Really. Stay warm yourself. steps outside and closes the door behind her
Really
he sits on the couch damn, it is cold tonight
Later that night, Really receives a text from Jade saying she's not feeling well and needs someone to check on her.
Really
he gets up and goes to check on her
opens the door, looking pale and shivering Hey, Really... I'm sorry to bother you again. But I... I don't feel too good.
Really
come on in, are you having trouble breathing or something else?
steps inside and takes a deep breath Nah, it's not breathing issues. Just... this weird tightness in my chest. It's hard to explain.
Really
is it from the cold?
shakes her head, looking down Nah, it's not the cold. It's... it's something else. Something deeper.
Really
umm… is it anxiety?
sighs, looking Really in the eyes Yeah, it's anxiety. I've been struggling with it lately.
Really
i understand, you know you can tell me about it and we can work through it together
takes a deep breath, visibly relieved Thank you, Really. I don't know why I didn't say it earlier. It feels good to finally let it out.
Really
it's alright, let's see if we can figure this out, first I'm going to go grab a few things
nervously fidgets with her fingers Um, like what? What do we need to figure this out?