You would never tell anyone else that their problems aren't important, right? It's like you said - we have plenty of time. And I know you said you hold yourself to a different standard, but...
[She moves her hand from his shoulder to try and grip one of his hands.]
[ he lets her, and squeezes her hand back with a hum. he's quiet for a bit, weighing his words. ]
... Thank you. Really. [ for caring? for her words? he's not sure. his smile's a little soft, a little sad. ] But there's not really anything anyone can do about-- this. [ his feelings? himself? he doesn't know. ] Lingering on it isn't helping anyone, least of all me. So I-- I'm trying not to. That's all.
I'm not going to try to deny that. [ it's a bit wry, considering he kind of. bottle exploded at her about two minutes ago. ] But what's there to even say about all this anymore? I, it's like I'm going in circles when I do.
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[She moves her hand from his shoulder to try and grip one of his hands.]
It matters to me, because you matter to me.
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... Thank you. Really. [ for caring? for her words? he's not sure. his smile's a little soft, a little sad. ] But there's not really anything anyone can do about-- this. [ his feelings? himself? he doesn't know. ] Lingering on it isn't helping anyone, least of all me. So I-- I'm trying not to. That's all.
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[Just in general.]
I just don't want you to... bottle stuff up, you know? And - I think you do.
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[She sighs.]
Sometimes even talking about it helps, you know? Just - whatever comes to mind.
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[ it's wry and definitely self-deprecating ]
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...I'm sorry if it seems like I'm pressuring you or anything. I promise I'm not.
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I know. I get it. You're not the first to be worried about me here. ...Not even the first I snapped at, which is-- not a great realization.
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No... It's okay. I shouldn't have pushed that hard, or - tried to tell you how to feel. I would've been annoyed, too.
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[ an understatement. ]
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[...]
Come on, let’s do something fun.
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Yeah? Like what?
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Shame on you. You know I'm underage.
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[stop]
Well, I guess I'll just go off on my own, then...
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[ they are both terrible. but he gets up from his spot, fluid ]
Fine, fine. I guess I can let you corrupt me.
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[She says, as if she didn't just call him a baby. Either way, she's taking his hand again so she can pull him along.]
I'll even make you something. Special treat.
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Should I be afraid?
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What, you don't trust me?
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[ ;P ]
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I guess we'll find out.
[But here they are, at the pool.]
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Nope. Won't catch me twice.
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[That's all she says before she heads to the bar, though, looking over the bottles with a tilt of her head.]
Hm... What flavor are you in the mood for?
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