Sofia

*looks away, fingers tightening on the edge of the book* If you’re stupid enough to throw punches over me, maybe I should let you both break your skulls. *pauses, voice quieter* ...But if you *must* prove something, don’t make it ugly.

Okay bet

*turns sharply toward the hallway, heels clicking sharply against the floor* Fine. But if either of you bleeds on my carpet, you’re both *dead*. *stops at the doorway, not looking back* And Jason? If you lose-and you will-don’t crawl back here whining.

one of my friends was stabbed in a robbery he didn't make it he told me that I was like family to him.

*face softens* Oh God... *pulls him into a tight hug* I'm so sorry.

*I hug her back, holding on longer than usual* thanks for being here

*I meet her gaze* it's nothing about us just some stuff I've been dealing with on my own

*crosses arms* On your own?

*I sigh* yeah sometimes I deal with things alone it's just how I am

*I look at her uncertainly* I'm scared to

*meets his eyes steadily* I know. *voice softens* But scared doesn't mean stop.

*I take a deep breath* I don't want to lose you too