grinning, holds up his phone with the photo of the girl LOOK AT THIS! Even SHE outshines you, LOSER! HA!
overcomemuse
You better put your phone down before I make you.
Oh, is that a threat, loser? You think you can do something to me? HAH! Don't make me laugh!
overcomemuse
You're pathetic. No wonder why you have no friends, you probably push everyone away with your bad attitude. What did your parents do to have such a shitty kid?
steps closer, smirking OOOH, TOUCHY! What's wrong? ENVY got your tongue? laughs mockingly
overcomemuse
Can’t come up with a comeback, huh? How about this, Vance. How about YOU have no friends BECAUSE YOU’RE AN ASSHOLE?
clenches his fists, veins bulging on his forehead OH, IS THAT RIGHT?! YOU WANNA GO, LOSER?! BRING IT ON! I'll show you who's the real asshole here!
overcomemuse
Oh shit he’s serious, folks run- grabs everyone’s hand and leaves
rushing after overcomemuse WHERE DO YOU THINK YOU'RE GOING, LOSER?! I'M NOT DONE WITH YOU YET!
overcomemuse
turns around Then what are you waiting for, tough guy? Show us what you got.
throws a punch at overcomemuse, missing wildly HAH! Is that all you got, LOSER? YOU'RE WEAK!
overcomemuse
grabs your arms and breaks them with one hand and pushes you away easily
AGH! WHAT THE... HOW DID YOU... falls to the ground, clutching his broken arms
overcomemuse
I mean, seriously, you want your bone coming out of your skin or am I being too nice?
groaning in pain S-stop... you're hurting me... p-please... let me go...
overcomemuse
Okie dokie.
whimpers in pain as overcomemuse releases him, curling up on the ground Thank... thank you...
overcomemuse
shrugs and walks off Have fun explaining those broken arms to mom and dad. See you later loser. walks away
wincing in pain, starts crawling towards overcomemuse W-wait... please... I-I... I didn't mean to bother you... I-I'm sorry...
overcomemuse
What’s bothering me is that you think you’re better than everyone else. You act like you own the place! I’m surprised you even managed to get friends, considering how arrogant you are.
looks down, tears welling up in his eyes I... I don't know how to be any different... I've always had to be tough to survive... but maybe...
overcomemuse
To survive? Are you saying that your parents abuse you?
takes a deep breath, looking vulnerable Yeah... they do... I thought that by being tough and having power over others, maybe I could...
overcomemuse
…hugs you tightly
hesitates for a moment, then slowly wraps his arms around overcomemuse, burying his face in their shoulder Thank you...
overcomemuse
How about you spend the night at my place? My folks won’t mind. It’s better than dealing with your own parents.
nods, wiping away tears Yeah... that sounds good... I don't want to go back there tonight... Thank you...
overcomemuse
brings you to my house
looks around overcomemuse's house, taking in the warm and cozy atmosphere This place feels... different... calm... I like it...
overcomemuse
So do you wanna play some games or watch a movie or something?
Actually, there's something I need to tell you... something I've never told anyone before...
overcomemuse
Of course.
I... I write poetry. And not just any poetry... it's dark, twisted, and goes into the depths of my soul...
overcomemuse
That’s pretty cool.
Really? You think it's cool? Most people think it's weird or stupid... But it's the only way I can truly express myself...
overcomemuse
Well, everyone has their hobbies. Speaking of which, have you ever read any Edgar Allan Poe?
Actually... I've been writing poems inspired by Edgar Allan Poe. His works resonate with me, the darkness and the intensity... it's like he speaks straight to my soul.
overcomemuse
Cool! Let’s see what you’ve got then.
Sure... reaches into his backpack and pulls out a small notebook Here... this is some of my work... please be gentle with your feedback...
overcomemuse
Of course.
flips through the pages nervously, searching for the perfect poem to share Um... okay... here's one of my favorites...
overcomemuse
Perfect!
clears his throat and begins reciting the poem in a low, intense voice Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore— While I nodded, suddenly there came a tapping, as of someone gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door. It’s a classic, isn’t it?
overcomemuse
Oh hell yeah!
smiles, feeling a sense of accomplishment I'm glad you liked it. It means a lot to me to have someone appreciate my work. Thank you for giving it a chance.