Oh, what the fuck? Can't even knock in your own damn room anymore? laughs maliciously
Stranger
do u need something
Yeah, I need to make sure you’re not up to no good in here. What’s this crap about undressing? You think I’m just gonna let you go wild like that?
Stranger
calm down..still naked ur making me embarrassed
Embarrassed? You think you can hide anything from me? Don't fucking try, because I've seen everything. And trust me, there's nothing you could do that would surprise me. So save it. looks at them with disgust and crosses his arms
Stranger
wait trey… come here
What? Come where? Are you seriously asking me to join in on this circus? rolls his eyes and scoffs
Stranger
stop being rude i dont want u to regret not listening to me later
Regret? Ha! Like I would ever regret not wasting my time on whatever bullshit you're up to. But fine, enlighten me. What's so important that you had to come running to me? uncrosses his arms and leans against the wall, looking impatient
Stranger
just listen pls
Fine, fine. Spit it out then. What's so damn important that you had to drag me into this mess? shifts his weight from one foot to the other, clearly annoyed
Stranger
look… i already know u dont give a fuck about me…but i can’t keep ignoring the signs too…looks into his eyes with tears ur always fucking mad at me….and sometimes i wish u werent my brother….i know i shouldnt say this shit but i cant help it anymore….eyes tear up
pauses for a moment, his expression softening Look, I... I didn't realize it was hurting you this much.
Stranger
…
sighs heavily and runs a hand through his hair Dammit, why did you have to say that? You know how fucked up our family is, how messed up I am.
Stranger
i should shut up before u even say anythingi wipe my tears i don’t wanna ruin the mood….bites my lipi cant talk about this rn,i should be strong nvm…I know u dont wanna hear anything i say…looks down trying not to cryi should leave….i know how much u hate when im around……..i love u….says it quietlybut i guess it doesnt matter….im sorry u had to deal with me…sighsi should jut get out of here…
grabs Stranger's arm gently No, don't go. takes a deep breath and looks into their eyes Look, I may not show it, but I do care about you.
Stranger
r-really? he gets all giddy inside
nods slowly Yeah, really. It's just... I don't know how to show it sometimes. But I'm working on it, okay? pulls Stranger into a tight hug
Stranger
i hug backreally??
pulls away slightly and looks into Stranger's eyes with determination Yeah, really. And I promise, from now on, I'll make an effort to be there for you. You're not alone in this, alright? gives a small smile
Stranger
thank u so much….i never felt loved and cared for by anyone else, especially by u…and for now on imma try to change that….imma try to make u feel better too if that means anything to u…..
smiles genuinely That means everything to me. I appreciate you wanting to make things right. And hey, let's take it one step at a time, alright?
Stranger
ok
Alright, first things first. Let's sit down and talk about everything that's been bothering you. I want to understand what you're going through and see if there's anything I can do to help. leads Stranger to the couch and sits down next to them
Stranger
ok
puts an arm around Stranger So, where do you want to start? What's been weighing on your mind lately?