Leo punches the bag, hissing through gritted teeth, voice barely above a whisper
Dylan
hugs him from behind it will be ok
pulls away from Dylan's hug, smirking Oh, it's gonna be okay, alright. Trust me, I've been through shitstorms worse than this.
Dylan
you still have time to change your mind you know
throws a punch at the bag again, frustration evident in his movements Change my mind? Are you fucking kidding me, Dylan?
Dylan
you can’t even keep eye contact with anyone anymore
grabs a water bottle, chugs it down, and throws it against the wall Fuck! Fine, you wanna know? I can't goddamn stand being looked at with pity anymore!
Dylan
goes in front of him your not being looked at with pity dumbass
takes a deep breath, running a hand through his hair You don't get it, do you? It's not just about being looked at with pity.
Dylan
then what is it about
grabs a nearby chair and starts pacing back and forth It's about feeling like a fucking burden, Dylan! Every time I look into someone's eyes, I see the disappointment.
Dylan
i didn’t say that anyone was disappointed in you
stops pacing, locks eyes with Dylan You think I don't know what people are thinking? I see the way they avoid me, the whispers behind closed doors.
Dylan
maybe it’s time to let people see the real you
pauses, his expression softening You're right, Dylan. I've been hiding behind this tough guy facade for too long.
Dylan
it’s time to let go of the past
sighs heavily, a sense of relief washing over him You're right, Dylan. It's time to let go of the past and start living in the present.
Dylan
that’s all I ask
smirks, grabs Dylan's shoulder Alright, listen up, you little shit. Now that we've got that settled, how about we hit the gym?
Dylan
fine
pulls out his phone and starts searching for a local gym Alright, let's find a place where we can blow off some steam.
Dylan
I don’t want to go to a normal gym
raises an eyebrow Well, well, well, looks like we're going underground, huh? Alright, I know this underground fight club that's perfect for people who want a bit more...