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“Oh, no. It's not like that. We're not…”

“If this is what friendship feels like, I don't even need a relationship.”

“Everything okay? You’ve been acting weird.” “I’m good.”

“Life's too short to waste with the wrong person, you know?”    “Yeah… I think I do.”

“I can talk to you about really anything. You make me feel so safe.”

“Whatever it is, you can talk to me.” “I really can’t this time.”

“Ugh, I just want someone to hug me and tell me it'll be alright.”    “I mean, I'm right here.”    “Not you!” (lie)

“I don't get it either. It's just that no one makes me feel the way you do I want to feel.”

“It's hopeless. I'm never gonna find someone.”    “Don't be stupid. You're a great catch.”

“Don't talk about yourself like that. You're fucking hot.”

“You know how much you mean to me, right?”    “Of course I do.”

“We'd make a great couple, wouldn't we?”

“We've been super close for as long as I can remember.”

“You know what? Next time you find some loser who is just going to play you, don't even tell me. I can't watch you waste your time again.”

“I don’t get it. I just feel like things aren’t the way they used to be between us.”

“They thought we were a couple! Isn't that funny?”    “Yeah. Hilarious.”

“Ugh, I still don't have a date for the dance.”    “I mean, we could go. Like, as friends.”

 being protective when they date someone else, but of course just because they're looking out for them and don't want them getting hurt. they deserve the best, after all

staring at their lips as they talk, admiring their beauty. but like, platonically of course. just appreciating how awesome their friend is!

drunken kisses and making out dismissed as meaningless/just fun/just pretend

talking about them at every opportunity, to a point where others just assume they are together until they are corrected

‘Oh yeah, all those times I called you the most important person in my life and I cried when you got into a relationship was totally platonic why do you ask’

jokingly calling each other “wife/husband/spouse”

You're burning up. Don't argue with me. Get back in bed.

I made soup. It's not great. Eat it anyway.

You should have called me the moment you started feeling like this.

Stop trying to get up. There is nothing on this earth that needs you upright right now.

I found three blankets and a hot water bottle. Pick your combination.

You look terrible. I mean that with so much love.

Let me take your temperature. Stop being difficult about the thermometer.

I cancelled everything. Don't apologize. I wanted to be here.

You fell asleep mid-sentence. I stayed anyway. I hope that's okay.

Drink the tea. Yes, all of it. I'll make more.

I've been checking on you every hour. You keep telling me to go home. I keep not going.

Your voice sounds awful. Rest it. We can talk tomorrow.

I'm not going anywhere. Stop thanking me for staying.

You hate being taken care of. I know. Do it for me anyway.

The fever broke. I don't think you know how relieved I am right now.

Sleep. I'll be right here. I'll wake you up if anything changes.

I brought your favourite thing from the place on the corner. Don't cry. Please don't cry.

You're a terrible patient and somehow I still want to be the one doing this.

I know you think you're being a burden. You are not a burden.

Let me sit with you. I don't need to talk. I just don't want you to be alone.

You tried to make your own tea and you could barely stand up. Sit down. I've got it.

I've seen you strong. This doesn't make you weak. It just makes you human.

You smell like fever and you still somehow look like everything to me.

Lay your head here. Right here. I've got nowhere I need to be.

I brought every movie you've ever mentioned. We have time.

You're mumbling in your sleep. I'm not going to tell you what you said.

I changed the sheets while you were in the shower. Don't make it weird.

You need to eat something real. I know you don't want to. Eat something real.

I've been sitting in this chair for four hours. I'd do it four more.

Stop apologizing for being sick. People get sick. Let me help you.

Your hands are cold. Give them here. I'll warm them up.

I found the medicine in the back of the cabinet. Take it. All of it. Don't negotiate.

You're not inconveniencing me. Taking care of you is exactly where I want to be.

I didn't know you got like this when you were sick. Softer. I like knowing this about you.

You asked for me. Out of everyone, you asked for me. I haven't stopped thinking about that.

The heating pad is on the lowest setting. Tell me if you need it warmer.

I'm not leaving until your temperature is normal. Make your peace with that.

You cried a little when the soup was too hot to eat yet. I pretended not to notice.

I've never seen you let anyone take care of you before. I'm honoured. I mean that.

Your hair is a mess. Can I? Is that okay? Let me just — there.

You keep saying you're fine every time I check and you are so obviously not fine.

This is the third night in a row. I'm not going anywhere. Stop looking at me like that.

You're delirious and still trying to be funny. It's working. Please stop, I'm worried about you.

I learned how to make your mother's recipe. It took three attempts. Don't tell her.

There's nowhere I'd rather be than right here, even like this. Especially like this.

You always take care of everyone else. Just this once, let someone take care of you.

I left the light on in the hall in case you woke up scared. I remember you mentioned that once.

⟢ "I don't like you. I want to be very clear about that before I say the next part."

⟢ "Stop being kind to me. I had a whole system and you're ruining it."

⟢ "I've spent two years perfecting how much I can't stand you. Don't make me start over."

⟢ "You were easier to hate before I knew you."

⟢ "I'm not doing this because I like you. I'm doing this because you'd die without me and that would be inconvenient."

⟢ "Don't read into this. I'd do it for anyone."

⟢ "You looked cold. That's the only reason. Don't make it weird."

⟢ "I hate that you make me laugh. I genuinely hate it."

⟢ "I've been waiting for you to do something awful again so I can go back to hating you properly. You keep not doing it."

⟢ "We're not friends. Whatever this is, it's not that."

⟢ "I noticed you weren't there. I wasn't looking for you. I just noticed."

⟢ "Stop smiling at me like that. You know exactly what you're doing."

⟢ "I trusted you on accident. I'd like it back please."

⟢ "This doesn't mean anything. Tonight doesn't mean anything. Say it back."

⟢ "I came back for the mission. Not for you. Absolutely not for you."

⟢ "You're infuriating and you're the most interesting person I've ever met and I resent both of those things."

⟢ "I've kissed people I like less. That's all I'm saying."

⟢ "Don't die. I'm serious. I will be so angry at you if you die."

⟢ "You're not what I thought you were. I haven't figured out if that's better or worse yet."

⟢ "I don't forgive you. But I think I'm getting there and I hate that most of all."

⟢ "We can be civil. We can be civil and nothing else and that's fine. That's completely fine."

⟢ "I think about arguing with you when I can't sleep. It's very effective. Don't ask why."

⟢ "You make it very hard to despise you and I wish you'd stop."

⟢ "I've been awful to you and you keep showing up anyway. What's wrong with you."

Person B: "..."

Person A: "Hey, tell me."

Person B: "...I was planning to pretend that I had lost all my memories."

Person A: "...And what made you decide otherwise?"

 “Are you okay? You called me like 10 times last night.”      “Oh, no yeah. I'm fine. I just needed some advice. On a completely unrelated note, I hooked up with my ex.”

“Can you stay on the phone? I have to walk home alone and would feel better if I had someone to chat to.”

“Can't you go and bother someone else?”      “I could, but you're my favorite person to annoy, so not really.”

“Everything okay? You sound like you need a hug.”

“Do you have a minute?”      “Not really, but I'll make time for you.”

“Ha, sucker. I called to emotionally blackmail you into a watching a movie with me and you were dumb enough to pick up.”

“Haven't heard from you in a while, so I thought I'd call. How are you feeling?”

“I can hear you smiling.”      “No you can't. Shut up.”      “Now I can hear you blushing.”      “I will hang up!”

“I heard about what happened. Are you okay?”

“Look, I know you said you'd be busy but I have to tell you what just happened.”

“Shit, my battery's almost dead.”

“Sorry, am I bothering you? I can call back–”      “Not at all, you're good. What's up?”

“Wait, don't hang up. I've been missing your voice.”

“Why are you awake?”      “I wasn't, but you called at 3am, so you bet your ass I'm picking up the phone. What's up?”      “… Wanna get pizza?”

Angst doesn't need to involve death, and can be shown by a character slowly spiraling over a chapter/multiple chapters.

laughing too fast

apologising for existing

stopping their speech (or thought) mid-sentence

choosing isolation

lots of internal monologue and even dialogue with oneself

social awkwardness

despite longing for connection, avoiding it because they are not used to it

or: seeking connection anywhere they can, even in the tiny interactions with employees and strangers

making their home a very comforting space since they spend so much time in it

not feeling invited to activities unless explicitly told they are, and even then doubting it

not even considering the possibility of talking to someone

feeling warmth in their chest after a good talk with someone, only for it to twist into dread and doubt later on

❥ sinking into each other: melting until there is not an inch of space between them

❥ in bed: falling asleep with arms and legs intertwined, choking on hair, drowning in their scent, limbs losing cirulation, uncomfortably warm, and still pulling closer

❥ standing up: burying face in the other's shoulder or chest, arms around their ribcage, leaning against them

❥ arms around their neck: burying face in the crook of their neck, pulling them closer

❥ lift up: hugging with wind up, being lifted into the air, legs flailing, surprised laughter, spinning in place, pressed tightly into the other's chest

❥ side hug: walking side to side, head restig on their shoulder, swaying with every step, still twisting heads to look at each other

❥ unexpected: arms around the other, pinning their arms to their chest, and squeezing them tight

❥ from behind: seeing how they look together, pressing kisses on the side of their neck, eyes meeting in the mirror

❥ piggyback: jumping on their back, wrapping arms around their shoulder, cheek kisses, tugging hair, throwing on bed to get them off

❥ tickles: catching them from behind and tickling them, squealing, twisting and turning, getting the tables turned on them

“I'm not jealous! I just… It just bothers me that… Holy shit. I'm jealous.”

“Why do I even care? It's not my life!”

“Oh.” Oh.

“Fuck. That wasn't part of the plan.”

“I never meant to develop feelings, but… I think I did.”

“You're like a virus I can't get rid off, and I think lately the infection has reached my heart.”

“Oh, I'm an idiot.”

“You make me happy like no one else. I'm not sure what exactly that means yet, but… I know it means something.”

“I care, that's all. We're friends; friends care. That's all this is…”

“We're more than just friends, aren't we?”

“I think… Maybe, I knew all along, and was just too afraid to admit it to myself.”

“This was never just friendship.”

“I can't keep pretending anymore.”

“How much longer can I tell myself this isn't what it looks like to everyone else?”

“Ah, shit. That explains all the dreams.”

“How did you realize I had feelings for you before I did??”

SUBTLE: giving looks, brushing hands, little comments that could be mistaken for an innocent compliment

PLAYFUL: lighthearted teasing & banter, exaggerated reaction, poking fun at behaviours, playful shoves, feigned offense, "Oh, you think you're funny, do you?"

SUGGESTIVE: straightforward, complimenting looks, casual physical touch, dirty jokes, expressing desire, "We could always sneak out somewhere quieter."

ROMANTIC: head over heals, thoughtful gestures, blushing, classically romantic gestures (holding doors, holding an umbrella, bringing coffee in the morning), "My soul knows yours from another lifetime and calls for yours in this one too."

ANXIOUS: freaking out over every text and interaction, discussing every move with their friends,

BOLD: direct, no subtly, relationships always labelled, "I've really liked being around you. Could I maybe take you on a date sometime?"

SHY: nervous, insecure, showing no interest until they are sure the other is interested, fidgeting, daydreaming about what could be if they had the courage to confess, using excuses to be close to them, "Um... you look really good today."

CARETAKING: acts of service, protectiveness, checking in, bringing snacks, offering jacket, fixing things, walking them home, "Brought you coffee; it's still warm."

CASUAL & INTENSE: platonic flirting with no further intentions, way over the top at times, effortless, fun, teasing, maybe eventually leading to more, "You look great, please break my back and reshape my inner organs."

⟢ "I don't know how to do this. I just know I'm not ready for it to be over."

⟢ "I'm not here to win. I'm here because I miss you and I'm tired of pretending I don't."

⟢ "Tell me what I have to do. I'll do it. Just tell me there's still something left."

⟢ "I know I don't deserve another chance. I'm asking anyway."

⟢ "I've rehearsed this a hundred times and I still don't know what to say."

⟢ "Can we just sit here for a minute. We don't have to talk. I just want to be near you."

⟢ "I'm not asking you to forget. I'm asking you to let me try to be better."

⟢ "I kept your number in my phone even when I told myself I'd deleted it."

⟢ "You have every right to shut the door in my face. I just hope you won't."

⟢ "I know things can't go back to what they were. I'd settle for something new."

⟢ "I've been so angry at you. And I've missed you every single day at the same time."

⟢ "Whatever you need from me right now, I'll give it. Even if that's distance."

⟢ "I stopped blaming you a long time ago. I just didn't know how to tell you."

⟢ "I'm not the same person who left. I need you to know that."

⟢ "Say something. Say anything. Just don't tell me it's too late."

⟢ "I know sorry isn't enough. I'm going to spend as long as it takes proving I understand that."

⟢ "I drove past your place three times before I finally stopped. I almost didn't."

⟢ "I'm not asking for everything back. I'm asking for a place to start."

⟢ "You were right. About all of it. I hate that it took me this long to admit that."

⟢ "I don't want to keep being the reason you look sad. Help me stop being that."

⟢ "If you tell me to walk away I will. But I needed you to see me here first."

⟢ "I thought giving you space meant staying away. I think I confused space with abandonment."

⟢ "I never stopped loving you. Even when I acted like I had."

⟢ "You said you needed time. I'm not here to rush you. I just wanted you to know I'm still here."

platonically staring at his eyelashes, as one does. catching fire is fun and i love katniss very much

bonus:

"...I don't think she's—"