𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴, 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 (𝘣𝘹𝘣)

twelve

"Hey." Markus pushes Benjamin's hand down off the door to walk inside.

Benjamin shuts the door behind himself before shaking his head. "W-What are you doing here?"

"Got some shit in the car that you left behind at the place after you decided to just up and leave."

Benjamin crosses his arms. "I left for a good reason and you know that. Why the fuck are you here?"

"We need to sort shit out, babe. After that, I'm gone. Polo and I are together now, don't need you anymore."

Benjamin blushes. He and Polo were friends when Benjamin was at MIT, but when he introduced him to Markus, the two were seemingly close.

Benjamin takes a deep breath and shakes his head. "Just leave. Go...Get out."

"Shut the fuck up, Benjamin. You always did this annoying shit. I said we need to talk so we're gonna talk, understand?"

Benjamin doesn't answer and Markus grabs ahold of his arm, pushing him back into the front door. "I said do you understand?"

Benjamin nods his head. Markus lets go and nods his head back. "That's what I thought."

Benjamin grabs his wrist with his opposite hand, pinching himself.

"Now why the hell did you leave? Huh? I told you multiple times to stop hurting me. You know what I've been through and then you just leave?"

Benjamin doesn't say anything.

"All those things I told you. About my past relationships and for what?"

"You hurt me, Markus."

"You think I wanted to hurt you? I didn't want to but you made me. You know what you did."

Benjamin shakes his head. "I didn't do anything to you, Markus. Stop trying to make me feel bad for doing what was right for me."

"Really?" Markus backs up for a second before walking back up to Benjamin. "Hurting me was good for you? After everything, I've done for you? Provided you with love and care? A fucking home?"

Benjamin looks up at Markus, shaking his head. "Stop! Y-You we're using me, Markus! As a fucking...Punching bag...A-And sex doll! I was nothing but an object to you!"

"How could you say that, Benjamin-."

"Stop!" Benjamin puts his hands in his hair before pushing Markus away from him. "Get out, Markus! Seriously, you need to leave!"

Markus chuckles and shakes his head. "Of course, Benjamin. Always pushing people away."

Benjamin's breathing becomes uneven. "This is why I told you, you'll never amount to shit. You just use and discard people. Always pulling the victim card, huh?"

"Get out."

"That's all I wanted. To say my peace. Glad I know what kind of person you are...Oh, one more thing?"

Benjamin feels the tears running down his face but he felt too scared to move. "Whenever you feel overwhelmed, just remember. Burn yourself, it'll calm you down."

Markus opens the door and walks out. Benjamin rushes to the door and slams it shut before locking it. He closes his eyes before taking in a shaky breath before letting out a loud sob.

**
"Noah? O-Open the d-door, please?" Benjamin bangs on Noah's apartment door with his fist, practically leaning on the door.

Noah was awake as he wasn't able to get a full night's sleep these days. He gets out of his bed, unlocking the door. "Hey, Benny? Whoa..."