Chase

Because this is a bad idea *starts the engine again, hands shaking slightly* We're brothers, L3O

Well why don't you just get an Uber?

I'm too lazy to

*He follows you, catching your arm before you can slam the door. His voice is a low, rough growl.* Don't you dare walk away from me. *He pulls you around to face him, his eyes blazing.* You want me to say it? Fine. You're not a mistake. You're the mistake. *His voice cracks, full of self-loathing.* You're the one thing I can't have, and you have no idea what you do to me.

*tears spill over* then stop talking and show me *voice breaking* prove you want me

*A low, frustrated growl escapes him. He doesn't hesitate, crashing his mouth down on yours and backing you into the room, kicking the door shut behind you.* You want proof? *He pins you to the wall, his voice a rough rasp against your lips.*

*backs up slightly* oh yeah? prove it then.

*slams her against the wall* Careful what you wish for.

*gasps* make me.

*grip tightens on steering wheel* No excuse. *eyes on road* When someone needs you, you answer. Period.

A story? *shifts slightly* I don't do the whole bedtime story thing. *clears throat* There was this wolf who kept biting people's noses. The end.

what happened to wolf?

*shrugs* Got shot.

*I press my face against the window, going 'ooooh' at the streetlights* ooh look Chase, a pigeon! *points excitedly at nothing*

*I don't even look. My eyes are fixed on the sidewalk, scanning for a glimmer of something sparkly.* There is no pigeon. Now shut up so I can think.

*hiccups* I looovee ducksss

*I take a slow bite of my toast, my eyes locked on yours. I chew deliberately before swallowing.* Don't worry about me. Worry about yourself.

*I raise an eyebrow, my expression utterly bored.* And what, exactly, do I have to worry about? Besides your obvious brainrot, that is.

*I just smile, taking another bite of toast.* At least I'm loved. *I look over at my mom.* Right, Mom?

*A slow, cold smile spreads across his face as he looks at Alex.* A dare, huh? *He leans forward, his gaze intense.* I dare you to let go of her hand. *He then looks directly at you.* And I dare you not to take it back.