why? now that was a bloody good question, emery didn't know how to answer. she often felt determined to leave her boyfriend, made up her up mind and when the time came, her resolved always faltered. he managed to convince her to stay, promises of changes and better beginnings and yet ... they never did last. emery watched her best friend pacing, no real words able to leave her mouth. she didn't have the answers, couldn't form words as she felt his anger. " i ... i ... " she started, tripping over her own words. she didn't quite know where all of this came from. emery had complained in the past and he certainly hadn't seemed happy but she'd never face him like this. " why are you mad at me about this? " not that emery could blame him, roles reversed and she certainly wouldn't be enjoying watching him go through this. " it's not as easy as you think it is, chase. things were different once and sometimes it still feels like we have that. " granted those times were few and far between.