Reconnection- Jake x Tom

B-Break up..?

Tom: I do care... But I know you're not serious

Jake felt himself getting even more annoyed.

Jake: Oh yeah? What makes you think that I’m not serious?

He said in a slightly aggressive tone. He took a step towards Tom.

Tom: You're just mad at me right now... But you'll be fine later and you'll be begging me for my affection...

Tom rolled his eyes and looked down at Jake. Jake took another step towards Tom, still glaring at him.

“I am not going to beg for you to give me affection! I know what I deserve! And I know how I should be treated!”

He tried his best to look and sound tough and intimidating.

Tom: Fine... If you don't think I treat you right and then...

Tom rolled his eyes and crossed his arms. Jake felt himself starting to lose the intimidating facade. He started to grow slightly nervous when he saw Tom cross his arms.

Jake: And then what..?

He said, slightly anxious at what Tom was going to say next.

Tom: Then... You can break up with me..

Tom looked down, he didn't want to say it but he started regretting his words. Jake felt a shock rush through his body when Tom told him to break up with him. He wasn’t expecting that response, and in the back of his mind he started slightly panicking.

Jake: I-...I will! I can easily break up with you!

He tried his best to keep up the act by crossing his arms and trying to look mean. Tom sighed and nodded as he looked away from Jake. Jake could see the sadness and regret on Tom’s face, and part of him was feeling guilty and wanted to stop the act… but he was too stubborn.

Jake: I’ll do it..
Tom: o-okay.... If that's what'll make you happy, Jake...

Tom looked down at the ground and slightly nodded. Jake’s heart ached in his chest when he saw how upset Tom was becoming. He felt guilty for bringing it to this level… but he was stubborn, and still trying to act as if he was angry.

Jake: It will make me happy! I won’t be stuck in an unfavourable relationship anymore…
Tom: y-yeah... Uhm- I'll be happy for you

Tom nodded. Jake swallowed a lump in his throat as Tom spoke. Seeing how sad he looked was making him feel worse, but he tried to ignore it and continued with the act.

Jake: I’ll be much better off without you! I don’t even need you!
Tom: y-yeah... I'll see you later- uhm- I'm just going on a short walk...

Tom sighed and slightly smiled, he walked past Jake and outside of the cabin. Jake felt a pang of guilt in his stomach as Tom walked outside the cabin. He felt torn on what to do, on one hand he should’ve been happy that he “broke up” with his boyfriend… but on the other hand, he felt extremely guilty for how upset he just made Tom.