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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 16, 2021 19:38:19 GMT -8
WR heaved a heavy sigh.
"I guess it doesn't matter."
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Post by Drake on Jan 16, 2021 20:14:21 GMT -8
Drake turned his head to WR.
"I'm not trying to sound insensitive. Only that it sounds like you have more to share, and I didn't figure you were telling me because you wanted me to break down everything you said, I felt you could use someone to listen more than you needed someone to pat your back and tell you it'll be ok. You're still alive. You're hurting, and conflicted, but alive. So the last thing you need is for some asshole telling you shit you already know. But, if you did want me to have more input, I can?"
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 16, 2021 20:37:34 GMT -8
"No, it's not you. It just, straight up, doesn't fucking matter. I shouldn't have said anything, I haven't even told Gidget most of that,"
They grumbled, shaking their head.
"Listen, I'll be straight. Point of telling you my story was to emphasize how little I care about my life. I used to just, jump into problems, and fight my way through them. If I died, I died, but at least I took on a problem and spread a message. That's just my life. I fight for my beliefs, take on problems, save lives, and every responsibility that comes with being a Dragon. Blah blah blah you know all that shit and don't care,"
They shook their head again.
"But now there's Gidget. She's given me a reason to care about my life, and a reason to just... slow down a bit, you know? I'm scared of losing her, of putting her through losing me. I want to hold her close but I can't, because there's this barrier between us that I can't fucking break. There's a divide between my lives that I can't connect. Part of that is because I don't trust myself enough, and part of it is because you're forcing me to keep secrets from her. I respect you, a lot, I know I give you a lot of shit and I'm always acting like a fucking child, and I'm not good at communicating. I'm working on that. I've come a long way and I've still got a long way to go, and right now I--"
They choked on their words, and stared off at the ocean for a moment, before continuing.
"I love her man. I know she's not there yet, and when she is I'll be by her side, but I..."
They sighed again.
"I'm a fucking mess," They put a hand on their forehead and shook their head.
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Post by Drake on Jan 16, 2021 20:57:58 GMT -8
He would remain silent for a moment, letting the words sink in as he thought. Finally he would speak up.
"So, can I be straight with you for a moment? Without you snapping or getting pissed? I ain't trying to piss ya off, but I figure what I say might get under your skin a little."
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 16, 2021 20:59:38 GMT -8
"Hit me," They said, idly drawing their finger in the sand.
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Post by Drake on Jan 16, 2021 21:15:36 GMT -8
"So am I, So is Gidget, and So is DJ."
He shrugged.
"Don't get me wrong, I care for the chick too, but you're a flat dumbass if you don't realize that she is 50 shades of fucked up. Don't forget, I can see peoples pain, and I'm well aware of just how much you both hurt. YOU need to step and tell her how it is, you're both so bent out of shape about fearing that the other one is going to reject any advances made. Well MAYBE if one of YOU took the time to nut the fuck up and approach the other then y'all would be happy. You both need the other but both are too damn scared to admit it, so it's driving you both crazy. So, approach her, tell her how you feel, and I'll bet she will do the same. Find your peace. Then weaponize.
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 16, 2021 21:24:11 GMT -8
WR listened thoughtfully, patiently waiting for him to finish before saying anything.
"First of all, remember what I said before I opened up. We're all fucked up, and obviously I realize that. And no, I'm not pissed,"
They shook their head in irritation, then turned their body to face him again.
"Second, yeah, you're fucking right. I'm... working on that."
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Post by Drake on Jan 16, 2021 21:27:40 GMT -8
"Fair enough."
He stared at the waves and then asked.
"So, feel any better?"
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 16, 2021 21:29:38 GMT -8
"I guess,"
They shrugged, collapsing into the sand to stare at the stars.
"Next time I see Gidget, I'm gonna talk to her about it. So can you, like, not show up this time?"
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Post by Drake on Jan 16, 2021 21:32:12 GMT -8
"Were you going to tell her tonight if I didn't show up?"
He would ask turning to look at WR.
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 16, 2021 21:33:14 GMT -8
"Yeah,"
They mumbled, idly counting the stars.
"That's why I left."
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Post by Drake on Jan 16, 2021 21:40:47 GMT -8
"Bullshit."
Drake stared.
"Don't get me wrong. I bet you had every intention to tell her, but you had all night and were falling asleep in her lap when I showed up. You wouldn't have said it tonight you would've let it slip by you, made some excuse, and told you self you would ask next time."
He leaned back.
"It's ok, I don't blame you, per say, but that's the MO of most lovestruck dumbasses. So, to give you incentive, next time I promise not to interfere, hell you message me and I'll even leave the building. But if you don't tell her next time, I'm gonna kick you ass, and all this meditations bullshit can go out the window, then I will drag you to her house bloody and beaten, to tell her then. Aight?"
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 16, 2021 21:51:12 GMT -8
"I--"
They started to retort, but bit their tongue. They... couldn't really argue with that.
WR laid in silence for a moment, taking several deep breaths while they thought about it. After a few long moments, they sat up, shook the sand out of their hair, and grinned at him.
"Fine, fine, you got me there. I'll do it, alright? Just... I dunno, lay off the jokes a bit, will ya? And I swear to Gods if Dj got you calling me a toddler I will kill myself, find Leon, finish his training, absorb his power and shit, resurrect and kill the fuck out of both of you."
They growled, smiling, then jumped to their feet.
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Post by Drake on Jan 16, 2021 21:54:41 GMT -8
"Nah, I prefer calling you two virgins. More fun to see the blush of embarrassment than the flush of anger. Oh, and gonna need a better threat. I'm sure I could kick Leon's ass now too."
He would say as he decided to stay and relax on the beach a little more.
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Post by WR Harthe on Jan 16, 2021 21:55:56 GMT -8
"Yeah yeah whatever, you cocky motherfucker. I'm going home now. Guess I'm walking."
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