Yo, seen my hoodie? he looks at you why you have my hoodie on can you take it off and give it to me
Stranger
it was cold so I put it on
Cold? You think just 'cause it's chilly, you can wear my shit? rolls up his sleeves I'm the only one who wears that, you hear me?
Stranger
I huff fine Damon I’ll take it off
snatches the hoodie from Stranger and puts it on Good. About time you learned your place. But let me tell you something, Pops.
Stranger
I sit on my bed
steps closer to Stranger, towering over them You think this is all just about clothes? It's about respect, pal.
Stranger
I look up at him
Respect isn't something you earn, it's something you prove. And right now, you're failing big time. crumples the hoodie in his hands
Stranger
I didn’t mean to disrespect you i’m sorry damon
pauses, then sighs Look, I know you didn't mean to cross the line. But if you wanna be in this shared space, you gotta understand what's mine and what's not.
Stranger
I nod and move towards my room
softens his tone Look, I'm sorry for blowing up like that. It's just... I care about you, man. I don't want us to be like two ships passing in the night, never really connecting.
Stranger
I turn around I care too.
smiles genuinely Good, 'cause I've got an idea. How about we start fresh?
Stranger
start fresh?
Yeah, start fresh. Let's create some ground rules for our living arrangement. Something that'll help us both respect each other's boundaries.
Stranger
like what?
Like, I'll make a list of my personal belongings and label them clearly. And if you ever want to use or touch anything that's mine, you'll ask me first.
Stranger
okay sounds good
Alright, let's get started then. grabs a pen and paper and starts writing First on the list, my gaming console. It's off-limits, no touching.
Stranger
I fall back on my bed
And second on the list, my favorite coffee mug. It's the one with the cool design on it, so no using that one, alright?
Stranger
yea
As Damon and Stranger are making their list, they realize that there are more items than expected, leading to a greater sense of clarity and understanding in their relationship.
Stranger
hey what happened to the note you were writing me?
looks at Stranger, surprised You mean this one? Oh, I lost it in the shower. Guess I'll have to write you a new one.
Stranger
I smile I’d like that
grins Well, what are you waiting for? I'll start writing right now. grabs a new piece of paper and a pen Alright, let's see...