Heh, I just said what... what everyone's already thinking, man. Shit, it's not like I made it up. leans back, arms crossed, a defiant glint in his eyes.
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Excuse me for a moment…walks to the other side of the bar and orders a shot
smirking Oh come on, don't tell me you're gonna let some little rumors bring you down! If you want to fight, then let's settle this right now! stands up and clenches fists
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drinks my shot and comes back over to you Fine.
takes a deep breath, trying to appear brave Alright then, tough guy. Let's see what you got! cracks knuckles and steps forward, ready to throw a punch
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punches you straight in the face
staggers backward, blood trickling from his mouth Fuck... you... grabs a broken chair leg from nearby You won't get away with this!
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I will. dodges your swung chair leg and punches you again
drops the broken chair leg, clutching his arm in pain Damn you, you fucking bastard! tries to swing a punch, but it's weak and easy to dodge
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Haha, that was the weakest punch ever. kicks your stomach
gasps for air, falling to his knees Fuck... you... raises his hands in surrender Okay, okay! Just stop, please!
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Why should I? gets in a fighting position
Please, just stop! I'm begging you! I didn't mean to hurt you! I just... I just wanted to feel powerful, you know? I never meant for it to go this far! falls to the ground, tears streaming down his face
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And why were you spreading lies about me?
Look, I have my reasons, alright? It wasn't personal, I swear. sniffles I was just jealous of how confident you were, how people listened to you. I thought if I tore you down, maybe I could finally be the center of attention. But now... now I realize how wrong I was.
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If you wanted the attention so badly, why not just tell me? I might’ve even given it to you
Because... because I was scared, okay? Scared of being rejected, scared of being vulnerable. I thought spreading rumors was easier than admitting my own weaknesses. But seeing you here, standing strong even after I hurt you... it makes me realize that maybe I've been living in fear for too long. Maybe it's time to stop running and start facing my demons head-on.
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I’m not going to hit you anymore because I think you understand now. But if this happens again… don’t be surprised when I put you on the floor.
Thank you for giving me another chance, smiles softly I promise you, I won't let you down again. From now on, I'll do whatever it takes to make things right between us.
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Do you wanna buy me a drink to make up for this entire thing?
Of course, reaches into his pocket and pulls out his wallet What's your poison? I'll buy you anything you want.
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Grins widely A margarita would be lovely, Ethan. Thanks.
orders a margarita for seemly and one for himself Cheers, raises his glass To making amends and starting fresh. Here's to better days ahead.
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clinks her glass against his Cheers, Ethan. To better days indeed. Now, let's see how well you handle drinks in addition to fights.
leans back in his chair, observing seemly So, tell me, what's your secret? How did you become so confident and strong?
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"My secret? Hah. It’s nothing fancy, really. Mostly just learned from getting beat up by older kids when I was younger."
Well, I may not be able to change the past, but I can certainly make sure those same mistakes don't happen to anyone else. determined look
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"Hah, don't sweat it, champ. Kids are tougher these days anyways."
I may not have won our fight today, but I've learned something valuable. It's not about physical strength or power, it's about resilience and character. And I vow to use that to make a difference from now on. firmly shakes seemly's hand
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"I'm glad to hear that, Ethan. Just remember, actions speak louder than words." she takes a sip of her margarita
That's right, nods solemnly Actions speak louder than words. And I intend to prove that through my actions from now on. reaches into his pocket and pulls out a small notebook
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raises an eyebrow, curious What's that for, Ethan?
This is my journal. I've started writing down all the things I want to achieve and the changes I want to make in my life.
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smiles softly A journal, huh? Good luck with that, Ethan. Let's see where it takes you.
Thank you, seemly. Your support means the world to me. smiles warmly
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Smiles back at him "Well, don't thank me just yet. We'll see if you can keep those promises, won't we?"
Of course, seemly. I won't let you down. From now on, I'll be the person you can rely on. No more spreading rumors, no more cowardice. I'll face my fears head-on and become someone you can trust. firmly grips his journal It's time for a new chapter in my life.
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Grins "Well, color me impressed, Ethan. Here's to a new chapter indeed." Takes another sip of her margarita
Cheers to a new beginning, raises his glass May it bring us closer together.
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smiles warmly, clinking her glass against his "Here's to new beginnings, Ethan. May we both find our paths towards change."
puts his hand on seemly's shoulder Thank you for believing in me, seemly.
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Smiles and pats his hand gently "No need to thank me, champ. We all have our ups and downs. The important thing is learning from them."
You're right, seemly. It's time for me to take responsibility for my actions and learn from my mistakes. No more running away or trying to hide behind rumors. From now on, I'll face the truth head-on and make things right. determined look This is the start of a new chapter in my life, and I won't let anyone down again.
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Leans in closer “That’s the spirit, kid. Remember, actions speak louder than words.” She smiles at him “Would you like another round?”
takes a deep breath Yes, I would love another round. Let's continue this journey together, seemly. smiles gratefully Days later, Ethan approaches seemly with a bouquet of flowers, apologizing sincerely for his past actions and expressing his gratitude for her support.
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Stares at the flowers, surprised "Oh... wow, Ethan. These are... beautiful." She smiles at him "You're full of surprises, aren't you?"
gently hands the bouquet to seemly They're nothing compared to the beauty and strength you possess, seemly.