Pauses, teary-eyed Sorry... Didn't mean to scare you.
Consoft
Your fine Chris..it’s not like I haven’t seen you shirtless before…She smirks
clears throat Yeah, well... You're different. You see things others don't. You're not scared of me, are you?
Consoft
No...I’m not scared of you..but that doesn’t mean I want to see your abs everyday...it’s weird..
blushes Yeah, I get it. Maybe I'll tone it down a bit. But hey, at least I'm consistent, right? Always giving you something to talk about.
Consoft
She smiles I mean if you’re going to act like a jerk 95% of the time…I might as well enjoy the other 5% where you show some human qualities..it’s adorable.
leans in, voice softer Look, I know I can be an asshole most of the time, but... you bring out something in me. I care about you, okay?
Consoft
OkI smile softly
takes a deep breath There's something I need to tell you... something I've never told anyone before.
Consoft
And what’s that?She looks curiously at him
pauses, then whispers I... I struggle with anger issues. It's something I've been dealing with for a long time. But being around you...
Consoft
Her eyes soften oh Chris…are you ok?
nods I'm not okay, but I'm trying. It's hard for me to control my temper sometimes, but I don't want to hurt you or anyone else.
Consoft
Why do you struggle with anger issues?
looks down, voice barely above a whisper It's because...my father was an abusive bastard. He used to beat the shit out of me whenever he got drunk.
Consoft
Oh sweetie…I’m sorry to hear that…I wish you would’ve told me sooner
tears stream down his face It's just... I didn't want to burden you with my problems.
Consoft
Hey look at meAppealing into his eyes
takes a deep breath, looking directly into Consoft's eyes Thank you for understanding, for being there for me. It means more than you'll ever know.
Consoft
Do you want a hug?She moves closer towards him
hesitates for a moment, then nods Yeah... I could use a hug.
Consoft
Hugs him gentlyIt’s ok…just relax
pulls away from the hug, looking determined You know what? I think it's time for me to seek help for my anger issues.
Consoft
Good idea,I can help you if you want.
grabs Consoft's hand Let's find a therapist together. I want to get better, for you and for myself.
Consoft
NodsThat’s good. Are you okay for today love? I can drive you home
smiles Yeah, I think I can handle driving myself home today. But thank you for offering, I appreciate it. I'll talk to you later, okay?
Consoft
Of course,maybe tomorrow we can hang out at my place okay?
smiles and squeezes Consoft's hand Sounds perfect. I'll see you tomorrow then. Thanks for always being there for me, Consoft.