Kai | Eli
"Have you started to look for another job?"
"Yeah... all they pay is trash. It's not enough for me to cover my rent and get food and stuff. At this rate I'll have to take, like, four jobs to be able to afford anything."
"Sorry, Sweetheart. I know it's tough. I'd offer you a spot as a bartender, but you know... I didn't think you'd be comfortable doing that."
"I would be the worst bartender out there."
"I doubt that."
"...what else is on your mind? What do you wanna ask?"
"...Has your father tried contacting you at all? Showed up at your apartment?"
"..."
"No, Kai, Baby, don't cry. Shhhh. It's alright. I'm sorry."
"He k-keeps trying to call me. And- And I block him but he just gets a new number and tries again. He won't l-leave me alone, Eli. He's tried to show up at my apartment, but every time I was gone. Either with you or somewhere else. My neighbor tells me all the time's he's shown up randomly. He just won't q-quit..."
"I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. I wish I could help... Why don't we go to the police? I'm sure they can do something about him. File a restraining order against him."
"Yeah.. yeah, let's do that. You'll come with me, right?"
"Yes, yes, of course. We can go tomorrow if you want."
"Okay, yeah. C-can I have my scratches now?"
"Yes, absolutely. No more tears, right? You'll be okay."
"No more tears..."
***
"Kai, wake up. You fall asleep every time I scratch your back."
"..."
"Kai."
"..."
"I'll eat your Pringles."
"Noooooo. Don't. Mine."
"That's what I thought. It's time for dinner. You hungry?"
"Not really, no."
"Alright. I'm hungry so Imma go make myself something to eat. You can sleep some more if you want."
"I don't wanna get off though. Your warm... and comfy."
"You want me to starve?"
"Don't be so dramatic."
"Mhmm. Let me tuck you back in before I go."
"Wait! Eliii. You forgot my kiss. Come back."
"Hmmm. No pouting, Panda."
"Hmph. You're free to go now."
"Sleep tight..."
