Twitter fight - A.B

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Austin Butler stared at his reflection in the bar's mirror, the weight of his recent breakup pressing down on him like an anchor. He had tried to move on, to bury the pain, but tonight the temptation of old habits proved too strong. His glass was empty again, and the familiar haze of alcohol clouded his mind.

"Another one," he slurred to the bartender, who gave him a concerned look before refilling his glass.

As the night wore on, the bar filled with laughter and music, but Austin barely noticed. He was deep in conversation with a stunning woman who had sidled up next to him. She was charming, flirtatious, and for a moment, Austin felt the weight on his shoulders lighten.

Hours later, the two of them stumbled out of the bar and into the night, limbs entangled. The next morning, Austin woke up with a pounding headache and a gnawing sense of regret. He barely remembered the woman's face, only the brief escape from his sorrow.

Two days later, his world exploded.

The headline on his phone blared: Austin Butler, Homewrecker? Celebrity's Wife Speaks Out! The article detailed his drunken hookup, revealing that the woman was the wife of a well-known actor, Jason Carter.

Jason's statement was brutal. "My wife and I have been going through a tough time, and this is the last thing we needed. Austin Butler knew she was married, but he didn't care. He's a homewrecker."

Austin's heart sank. He hadn't known. He felt a mix of anger and shame but couldn't let it slide without defending himself. He took to Twitter:

Austin Butler (@AustinButler)
"@JasonCarter I'm truly sorry for what happened. I was extremely drunk and didn't recognize her. But let's not forget your wife willingly cheated on you. It's not all on me."

The backlash was immediate. Jason fired back:

Jason Carter (@JasonCarter)
"@AustinButler A real man would take responsibility. My wife made a mistake, but you knew exactly what you were doing. You're just trying to shift the blame."

Austin clenched his jaw, fingers flying over his keyboard.

Austin Butler (@AustinButler)
"@JasonCarter Your wife took advantage of my state. She knew I was drunk and didn't recognize her. She let me take the fall while playing the victim. Maybe look at your own relationship before calling me names."

Jason's response was swift and vicious:

Jason Carter (@JasonCarter)
"@AustinButler Everyone knows about your reputation. You're a slut, plain and simple. Stop trying to play the victim."

Public opinion began to shift as people noticed Jason's reluctance to blame his wife. Support for Austin grew.

Fan (@SupportAustin)
"@AustinButler @JasonCarter Why isn't Jason holding his wife accountable? She cheated too!"

Another Fan (@TruthSeeker)
"@AustinButler was drunk. If she took advantage of that, she's just as guilty."

The tweets continued for days, each side firing back until Austin decided to drop a bombshell.

Austin Butler (@AustinButler)
"@JasonCarter You wanna call me names and blame me for everything? Fine. But your wife knew exactly what she was doing. She saw me drunk and vulnerable, and she took advantage of it. She knew I wouldn't recognize her. She's not the victim here. And honestly, she's a bitch for letting me take all the blame."

The internet exploded. People were stunned by Austin's bluntness but also started to see his point. The debate raged on, drawing even more attention to the scandal.

One night, desperate for some normalcy, Austin went out drinking with friends. They ended up at a popular bar, laughing and trying to forget the drama. That's when he saw Jason across the room, staring daggers at him.

Before Austin could react, Jason stormed over and punched him in the face. Austin reeled back, but he didn't fight back. He knew it wouldn't solve anything. His friends pulled Jason off, but not before someone captured the whole thing on video.

The next morning, the video went viral. It showed Jason attacking Austin unprovoked, making Jason look like the aggressor.

Public sentiment shifted dramatically. Jason was now seen as the bully, and people rallied behind Austin.

Jason Carter (@JasonCarter)
"@AustinButler I owe you an apology. I let my anger get the best of me, and I blamed you for everything. My wife played a part in this, and it was wrong of me to call you names and attack you. I'm sorry for punching you and for all the hurtful things I said. I hope we can both move on from this."

Austin read the tweet, feeling a mix of vindication and relief. The public drama had been exhausting, but maybe now he could finally start to heal.

He typed out his response:

Austin Butler (@AustinButler)
"@JasonCarter Thank you for the apology. Let's put this behind us and move on. I wish you and your wife the best."

The apology and Austin's gracious response marked the end of the public feud. It had been a whirlwind of emotions, but in the end, Austin learned who his real friends were and emerged stronger for it.

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