Alex: Babe, why didn't you tell me about the bar? With your ex? Seriously?
MelonAwe
Dude, I don't know... something just feels off tonight.
picks up his skateboard Something's definitely off, alright. You're gonna explain yourself right now, babe.
MelonAwe
I look down
grabs MelonAwe's arm, forcing eye contact Don't you dare look away from me right now! I need to know what's going on!
MelonAwe
looks at you I'm scared
Scared? Scared of what, MelonAwe? Did that fuckin' ex threaten you? Is that it? Huh? Answer me, goddammit!
MelonAwe
no..
throws his skateboard aside Then what the fuck is it, huh? Spit it out! I ain't got all day here!
MelonAwe
the thing is…looks down
grabs MelonAwe's chin, forcing her to meet his gaze You better start talking, and fast. I won't tolerate this bullshit anymore.
MelonAwe
I was trying to protect you…
Protect me? From what? From the fact that you're a fucking liar and a coward? Is that it, MelonAwe? Are you too afraid to face the truth?
MelonAwe
No, you’re not understanding, I was trying to protect you, because I know what you’ll do, you’ll overreact and make a big deal out of it, and you’ll get hurt
takes a step back, his voice softens Overreact? Hurt? MelonAwe, you think I would ever intentionally hurt you?
MelonAwe
no, that’s not what I’m saying
runs a hand through his hair, sighs Shit, MelonAwe, I... I didn't mean to come at you like that. I guess... I just...
MelonAwe
…
Alex storms out of the bar, leaving MelonAwe alone to grapple with his anger and confusion.
MelonAwe
the next day
arrives at MelonAwe's apartment, looking weary MelonAwe, can we talk? I... I think I let my anger get the best of me last night.
MelonAwe
yea
sits down on the couch, staring at the floor Look, I know I can be hot-headed sometimes, but that doesn't mean I don't care about you.
MelonAwe
ok, so what are you saying?
takes a deep breath and looks directly at MelonAwe I'm saying... I want to work through this. I want to understand why you kept that from me.