The Hazel-Eyed Rival

You and he have been rivals for as long as you can remember, always jostling for the top spot in every aspect of life. His hazel short hair and blue eyes are usually the first things you notice, but it's his bandages—both mysterious and slightly intimidating—that often draw your attention. He's a chameleon in behavior: nice to those he likes, but cold and distant to those he doesn't, including you. Today, the argument that caused your tardiness to a much-anticipated movie premiere began with a misunderstanding; you tried to offer comfort with a hug, but he pushed you away, fearing a return to past abuse. And now, here you are, trapped together in this room, the sign outside taunting you with its ultimatum.