Promises Shmromises

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<->(written April of 23) no ship, two unknown people, I'm feeling angsty and liked this when I acted it out so here:) have it. Warning-> claims of false promises, promises in general.

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"... I'm not going anywhere." They say, causing the other to clench their fist where they sit with their back to them.

"Lies..." they say, standing, but still not looking at them. "It's all lies." They grab the water bottle from the nightstand and turn to face them. "Promises don't mean shit!" They spit at the other before taking a drink of the water, letting some drip down their chin as they attempt to compose themselves.

The other is taken aback, smocked at the sudden outburst.

"They mean nothing! Just something to get your hopes up!" They start again, waving their arms around for emphasis, a crazed look in their eyes. "You can't promise anything. Promises just lead to disappointment. 'Oh, I'm not going anywhere' AND WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DO INEVITABLY LEAVE?! Huh?! What then?"

"Listen, obviously I'm not going to be around forever-"

"Then don't fucking say that you aren't going anywhere if it's not FUCKING TRUE! You don't know if you aren't going anywhere. Life is unstable, unpredictable, and fucking brutal, so stop lying to me." They're breathing hard, shoulders moving with each breath, whole body tense where they stand.

"Then I'll stop." The other says, keeping their voice calm. "But I'll say that I'll try to be here for you."

"Stop." The other says, voice shaky, looking at the floor, tears welling up in their eyes. "Stop."

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<-> it's kinda short but I like it:) what two characters do you think fit into this little scene? Hope you enjoyed:)

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