Tender (Damon Albarn)

Perfect

a/n: sorry for the later upload I've been in France on holiday, the wifi isn't great here and I haven't really found the time to write. The next update may also be a bit slow as I'm here for a little longer.

Thanks for reading! - Møni 🌧

Damon sat on the couch, staring at the TV screen looking bored. I put on a film called 'Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure', Damon didn't want to pick a movie. He looked sad and put out, I tried to ask him what's wrong, but he's just sighed and said he's fine when he's clearly not.

I laugh at the funny parts of the movie, but Damon doesn't seem to be amused, he just stares at the screen. I keep glancing at him, very concerned. I can't help but wonder if I've done something wrong.

"Damon..." I say cautiously, "are you sure you're alright? I haven't done anything wrong, have I?"

"For God's sake, Jess, everything is fine!" He groans.

"Well why are you sat there with a face like a slapped arse?" I say, slightly irritated.

"I'm fine. Look I'm smiling!" He says, pulling an obvious fake smile.

"Damon I'm not stupid."

"Never said you where."

"What is your problem?" I snap, "I'm your best mate, surely I deserve to know!"

"Jess, nothing is wrong!"

"Yes there is Damon! I know you well enough to know that something is wrong, so tell me!" I demand.

"This week has just been a little bit shit is all," he mumbles.

I pause the movie and turn to him, "What happened?"

"Nothing, it doesn't matter, put the movie back on," Damon sighs.

"No, you're upset and I want to know how to help you."

Damon's P.O.V

You'd help by breaking up with James and being with me, I think to myself, rather selfishly.

"Please, Damon?" She begs, her eyes full of concern.

I love you, Jess, but you're still with James. I broke up with Avery and I so badly want to tell you how I feel...but I just can't because it's not fair on you. I just want you to be happy, but I have a feeling you love me too...but I'm so confused...

"It's nothing," is what I say.

"Damon, why won't you tell me?" She asks, sounding hurt.

I feel a pang of guilt as I see her beautiful face turned down to a frown. She looks at me, her eyes full of concern and sadness.

"I'll probably upset you," I sigh.

"You'd never upset me!"

"I don't want to risk it..."

"Have I done anything?"

"No..." I sigh, "it's complicated..."

"Then tell me and I'll help you to make it less complicated."

I move closer to her, my mouth opening but no words form, I can't seem to say it...those three fucking words.

Wow, I'm tongue tied...this one's got me good, I think to myself.

Jessica's P.O.V

I was pissed that Damon wouldn't tell me what was wrong, but at the same time I didn't want to push him to tell me...but I guess that's too late now.