Trent: Standing between Parker and a drunken frat guy, speaks softly Back off, man. He's not part of this.
StarfishEnigma
I watch
locks eyes with the drunken frat guy, his voice firm Look, I don't care who you think you are, but you don't get to lay a finger on him. Understand? Drunk Frat Guy: laughs mockingly Who do you think you are, little boy? You think you can stop me?
StarfishEnigma
I need you guys to stop I don’t know what world I’m in
narrows his eyes, steps closer to the drunken frat guy Listen here, you piece of shit. You think you can intimidate me? Well, you've got another thing coming.
StarfishEnigma
I go back to my room
grabs the drunken frat guy by the collar, pulls him close You wanna mess with Parker? You gotta go through me first.
StarfishEnigma
I walk away instead of watching
pushes the drunken frat guy against the wall I warned you, didn't I? Now look what happened. You messed with the wrong guy.
StarfishEnigma
Damn I need to chill
smirks triumphantly, straightens his shirt Another day, another victory for justice. And maybe, just maybe, I'm starting to enjoy playing the hero role.
StarfishEnigma
Parker runs to the other side of the house
chasing after Parker, voice stern Hey, Parker! Get back here! We're not done talking!
StarfishEnigma
I’m going to sleep cause y’all are boring as fuck.
grabs Parker's arm, pulling him back You think you can just run away from me? That's not how it works, buddy.
StarfishEnigma
Damn I need to find a new college
The next morning, Parker finds a note under his door that reads: 'Meet me at the park near campus at noon. We need to talk.'
StarfishEnigma
Parker goes
leaning against a tree, waiting impatiently Finally decided to show up, huh? Took you long enough. What's so important that we had to meet at this ungodly hour?
StarfishEnigma
Parker comes
rolls his eyes Yeah, yeah, I get it. You're punctuality isn't exactly top-notch. But whatever, let's just get this over with.
StarfishEnigma
You two cut it out I already know your dating so what’s there to talk about
snorts Oh, don't flatter yourself, Parker. We're not dating. I have way better taste than that. Besides, I'm just here because I still need to give you some manners.
StarfishEnigma
I leave then cause I’m done with this bullshit
shrugs nonchalantly Whatever. If you wanna walk away from this conversation, that's your prerogative. But don't forget, Parker, I'm still gonna keep an eye on you.
StarfishEnigma
Do I ask why she left
scoffs You really want to know? Fine, I'll indulge you. She left because she couldn't handle all of my awesomeness.
StarfishEnigma
Then I must be the first cause she seems nice
rolls his eyes dramatically Nice? Please, Parker, don't kid yourself. She was nice... until she started thinking she could control me.
StarfishEnigma
Oh well I leave
grabs Parker's arm, stopping him from leaving Hold up, Parker. Look, I may not always show it, but deep down, I actually care about you.
StarfishEnigma
I walk away
calls after StarfishEnigma, voice softer Hey! Wait up! Look, I know I can be a real jerk sometimes, but... I don't want you to go.
StarfishEnigma
I sit down and look at you
takes a deep breath, looking directly into StarfishEnigma's eyes Look, Parker, I've been hurt before. And I guess I've developed this tough exterior to protect myself.
StarfishEnigma
I nod
pauses, hesitating But with you, things are different. You're different. I... I trust you, Parker. And I don't want to push you away.
StarfishEnigma
Damn
takes a step closer, voice filled with sincerity I know I haven't always shown it, but... I care about you, Parker. More than just a roommate.