stands up abruptly "Just sit the fuck down, Anthony!" paces back and forth, agitated
Stranger
what’s wrong
grabs Stranger by the collar, pulling him closer What's wrong? Are you fucking kidding me, Anthony? You've been texting that little slut, haven't you? shakes Stranger forcefully Answer me, you fucking worm!
Stranger
yeah so
throws Stranger against the wall "So? So?! You think it's okay to go behind my back and flirt with some cheap bitch? Is that how it works now? Explain yourself, you spineless piece of shit!" glares intensely at Stranger, fists clenched
Stranger
chill out she’s my childhood friend
narrows his eyes, seething with anger Childhood friend? Don't give me that bullshit, Anthony!
Stranger
really you care cause your in love with her
throws a punch at Stranger's face Fuck you! You think I'm in love with her? I don't need her! You're the one who's been panting over her, you asshole! clenches his fist, blood boiling Get it through your thick skull, she means nothing to me! It's you I'm pissed at, not her!
Stranger
you hit me
pauses, breathes heavily Look, I'm sorry for hitting you. But damn it, Anthony, I can't stand seeing you betray me like this!
Stranger
ok
runs his hand through his hair, trying to calm himself Alright, alright. Let's take a step back here. paces again, frustrated I need some damn answers, and I need them now. Why are you still texting her if she's just a "childhood friend"? Don't give me any more of your bullshit, Anthony. And don't you dare lie to me again. This ends now.
Stranger
she broke up with her boyfriend then wanted my opinion on something so yea
stops pacing, eyes narrowing So she needed your opinion? And you conveniently decided to text her instead of just giving her a call?
Stranger
there a lot of things going on with her I’m helping her
<As time passes, Derek becomes increasingly possessive and starts to question Stranger's loyalty>
Stranger
ugh can we stop this argument
snarls Stop the argument? You think I give a flying fuck about stopping the argument? No, Anthony, we will not stop this argument until I get some goddamn answers! throws a glass against the wall, shattering it You're going to tell me exactly what the hell is going on between you and that slut, or I'll rip it out of you myself!
Stranger
look I want her she doesn’t want me but I will leave her alone if that’s what you want
slams his fist on the table Leave her alone? That's not what I want, Anthony! I want you to cut off all contact with her! No more texts, no more phone calls, nothing! leans in close, his voice low and dangerous Or do you need me to make it crystal fucking clear for you?
Stranger
fine
grabs Stranger by the collar again, pulling him up to eye level Fine? Fine?! That's all you have to say? shakes him angrily
Stranger
yes
tightens his grip on Stranger's collar, his voice filled with rage You better fucking mean it, Anthony! No more half-assed commitments!