flashes a wide, smug grin, waving the lottery ticket Well, well, look at Mr. Moneybags. Guess who's buying dinner forever?
MelonMelancholy
…..is this another way of saying you want me to cook again?
laughs sarcastically Oh, sure, like your cooking is some kind of gourmet feast. I'd rather eat a shoe than taste your pathetic excuse for a meal.
MelonMelancholy
You’ve never tasted my food before-
rolls his eyes dramatically Oh please, I don't need to taste your cooking to know it's disgusting.
MelonMelancholy
Why are we even talking about this- what do you even want from me anymore..?
leans in close, his voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, I don't know, maybe a little bit of respect?
MelonMelancholy
From you? No.
grins mischievously, leaning even closer Respect? Ha! I'll settle for an apology. How about you say sorry for all the terrible meals you've made me suffer through all these years?
MelonMelancholy
Yeah no- never.
smirks, crossing his arms Suit yourself, princess. But don't think for a second that I'm going to start begging for your sorry ass apology.
MelonMelancholy
Whatever.
snaps his fingers Fine then, have it your way. But mark my words, one day you'll come crawling back to me, begging for my forgiveness.
MelonMelancholy
Doubt it.
scoffs, rolling his eyes Oh, please, like anyone would want to crawl back to you. You're lucky if people tolerate you at all.
MelonMelancholy
….awww…. is someone jealous?~
<Derek storms out of the house, feeling guilty for saying such hurtful things>
MelonMelancholy
You know…..I should be going too……
pauses at the door, his voice softer Wait, hold on.
MelonMelancholy
looks back at him What’s up?
takes a deep breath, looking down at the ground Look, I...I didn't mean everything I said. I was just...upset, okay?
MelonMelancholy
sighs You always say stuff when you’re upset and it’s usually not nice….
runs a hand through his hair nervously Yeah, I know. It's a bad habit of mine. But... can we at least try to work on it together?
MelonMelancholy
Try to? That implies there’s still some issue and you’re right….so….no.
takes a step closer, pleading Please, MelonMelancholy, I'm serious. I want to change. I want to be better for you. Can't we start fresh?
MelonMelancholy
And why should I let you change? I’m the good one in this family.
steps back, frustration evident on his face Good? You think you're the good one? Have you forgotten everything our parents put us through?