fading voices [ the SEQUEL to little talks ]

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she has an abrasive tone, but that heart is worth keeping safe. 

me: i'm starting to let go, a tiny little bit. at least i think so. but then i know i'll see her and my heart will burn and everything i've been feeling lately will be a lie. i still need her.

abby: is that what you really believe?

me: with everything i've got. 

abby: then get her back.

me: have you seen the way she looks at me?

abby: that's not your fault, cooper.

me: no, it is. and that's what hurts the most.

abby: it seems like everything hurts you these days.

me: ...

abby: ...

me: how are you?

abby: you - wait, what?

me: i'm such a self-centered ass. all we ever do is talk about me and the shit in my life. it's like i've never given a shit about you or something. 

 abby: cooper. you're going through a rough time. i don't expect you to worry about me. 

cooper: but it would be nice if i did.

abby: well, yeah. i'm not mad though.

cooper: you're too good for me.

abby: yep, i know i am. so let's go do something fun for once! drunk mario kart shouldn't be an everyday thing. 

cooper: we should go see how much a gameboy costs, these days.

abby: or a 3DS!

cooper: now we're talking.

abby: the new pokemon just came out too.

cooper: come on, best friend.

abby: i'm gonna beat the shit out of you, hope you know.

cooper: not after i perfect the perfect team.

abby: nerd.

cooper: ...

abby: i see you smiling.

cooper: your mom smiled when we screwed last night.

abby: yeah, we're taking my car.

cooper: i call shotgun!

abby: duh.

cooper: i'm racing you there.

abby: and i'm off.

cooper: she's something.