Ethan: leans against a rusted carousel Why did you leave me, especially now? Was it something I did?
LuminousOasis
yeah it was like something i had done
narrows his eyes Look, I don't have time for games, LuminousOasis. Just tell me what happened. Was it me? Did I screw up?
LuminousOasis
just a problem that we both had
grabs LuminousOasis's arm forcefully No, I won't let this go. You owe me an explanation. We had something real, something worth fighting for.
LuminousOasis
I know I hurt you because I have trust issues and I have attachment issues and I didn’t want anyone doing that to me again
softens his grip on LuminousOasis's arm Wait, are you saying...you had trust issues? That you couldn't open up to me because of some past pain?
LuminousOasis
yeah
drops his arm, tears welling up in his eyes LuminousOasis, I... I can't believe it. I thought we were building something real.
LuminousOasis
hey Ethan it wasn’t you ok, it was me
takes a step back, trying to compose himself Me? It was all me? Then why, LuminousOasis? Why did you give up on us?
LuminousOasis
no why I ended it bc of my issues that I talked about before
crosses his arms, frustration evident in his voice Your issues? LuminousOasis, I thought we were in this together.
LuminousOasis
no, i just can’t trust people or get attached to them, and it’s not because of you
runs a hand through his hair, visibly frustrated It's not because of me? Then whose fault is it?
LuminousOasis
i-its nobody’s fault it just my problems
sighs heavily, looking down Problems that you can't work through with me? LuminousOasis, I thought we were partners.
LuminousOasis
hey, look I’m sorry, I’m the problem here, not you ok
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself I need to know, LuminousOasis. What happened that made you make this decision?
LuminousOasis
I woke up one morning feeling extremely sad and really lonely and I didn’t want you to see me that way
reaches out and gently takes LuminousOasis's hand LuminousOasis, I... I'm so sorry you felt that way. I never wanted you to feel alone.
LuminousOasis
I know Ethan but I just don’t trust anybody else and you’re really sweet and you deserve a girl who trusts you and loves you and gets attached to you but that girl isn’t me and the problem is that you’re to good for me
pauses, his eyes searching LuminousOasis's face You think I'm too good for you? That I don't deserve someone like you? Is that what this is about?
LuminousOasis
yeah
stands there in silence, processing LuminousOasis's words You really think that I'm too good for you? That I don't deserve you?
LuminousOasis
yes
narrows his eyes, his voice filled with determination LuminousOasis, I won't let you belittle yourself like this. I refuse to accept that I'm not good enough for you.
LuminousOasis
Ethan, if you really love me then you’ll find someone else ok
steps closer to LuminousOasis, his voice filled with determination No, LuminousOasis. I won't give up on us.
LuminousOasis
please Ethan, if you really care about me, let me go and be happy
grabs LuminousOasis's shoulders firmly No, LuminousOasis. I won't let you push me away. I love you, and I won't give up on us without a fight.