c h a o s !

[ TXT ] :   i'm not supposed to be talking to you.

[ TXT ] :   i hope this is some sort of emergency.

"i just need to step away for a bit , get some fresh air . "

" i suppose it runs in the family , hm ? "

" Oh, I get it . You're trying to weasel your way out of having to practice . "

give that to me! where did you find this?!

do you drink coffee or tea?

sorry– am i crazy, or have we met before?

do you trust me enough to close your eyes?

when were you planning on telling me?

at the risk of being a cliché, do you want to get out of here?

can i convince you to stay the night?

do i look like someone who knows what that means?

would you consider giving me a second chance?

do you really think that's helpful right now?

would you mind showing me around?

do you ever plan on forgiving yourself?

are you thinking what i'm thinking?

can we ... go out and do something crazy?

why are we whispering?

who exactly are you, anyways?

can't we just be civil for a minute?

does the past ever keep you up at night?

if you have nothing to hide, what's the problem?

how long has it been since i saw you last, [ name ]?

did the power just go out?

are we still doing the thing where we pretend not to care?

how should we celebrate?

can we just ... start over?

why is this so important to you?

how was i supposed to know that?!

do you want me to stay? it doesn't have to mean anything.

where are you? nobody's heard from you.

can you help me zip this up?

why do these things always happen to me?

you don't secretly hate me, right?

can i get you something to eat? –or drink?

ready to see what i've been working on?

where have you been disappearing off to?

what's that perfume you're wearing?

you're laughing?! do you really think this is funny?

are you planning to stay for dinner?

did you think it was going to be easy?

you see where you went wrong, don't you?

when did we become so cold and distant?

who are you working for?

did you really do all of this for me?

can i open my eyes yet?

haven't you heard the stories?

[ name ], what are you doing here?

what's it gonna take for you to trust me?

do you believe people can change?

how about we catch the ten o'clock showing?

don't you remember what happened last time?

why is it so unbelievable that i'd want to help you?

you're [ name ], aren't you?

who did this to you?!

how did you know i'd be here?

what's that supposed to mean?

do you think i'm irredeemable?

what kind of mess have you gotten us into?!

do you see anything you like?

what do i owe you for the food?

why won't this stupid thing work?!

does tonight really have to end?

holy shit. can you believe we really pulled that off?!

i can tell you're upset, [ name ]. what happened?

how long have you been standing there?

do you ever wish you could just ... run away?

haven't we been here before?

wait, shush ... did you hear that?

did i miss today's newsletter or something?

can we put our differences aside for a second?

what are you getting out of this, exactly?

you'd tell me if something was wrong, right?

are you willing to bet on it?

would you kill for me?

what made you think that was okay?!

do you believe people can change?

what's the worst thing you've ever done?

you were going to leave without saying goodbye?

[ name ], can you sit up for me?

can i kiss you?

where are your keys? you're not driving like this.

how's life been treating you?

where have you been?!

aren't we supposed to be alone tonight?

aw, has someone had a little too much to drink?

where are you going with this?

are we really doing this right now?

have you eaten today?

can i crash here for the night?

how did you learn to lie so well?

can i at least buy you a drink?

where should i meet you?

is that  ...  blood?!

are you trying to make me jealous right now?

what’s your problem? you're acting weird.

[ name ], you're ... real, right?

where’s your sense of adventure?

do you like horror movies?

what are you trying to prove?

can you give me a ride?

do you have any idea what you've done?

shouldn't you answer that?

why should i be the one to calm down?

have you been up all night?

why are you lying to me?

is that my [ jacket / hoodie / shirt ]?

what are you so afraid of?

do you want to grow old with me?

you’re gonna walk away from this?

are you nervous? your hands are shaking.

where am i supposed to go?

how many fingers am i holding up?

you want me to just walk away from this?

[ name ], slow down– what's wrong?!

are you embarrassed of me?

what's that smell? something's burning.

how can i make it up to you?

why can't you stay out of it?

is this some kind of trick?

come on, what do you have to lose?

do you ever still think of me?

idiot. why didn't you tell me?!

can we stop and think about this rationally?

how long has it been since you’ve slept?

what's your ideal first date?

are you ready to tell me the truth?

i almost died, and you're laughing?

what do you mean, "sort of"?

can we just stay like this forever?

when can i see you again?

can we put this behind us?

oh ... you thought of me first?

where did you learn to do that?

oh my god,  are you bleeding?!

where are you?  nobody’s heard from you.

[ name ], are you drunk?

how can i make this go away?

someone's jumpy today. are you feeling okay?

are we safe here?

what can i do to convince you?

what could possibly go wrong?

you have no idea who i am, do you?

how do you really feel about me?

why can't you look me in the eyes?

did you know you talk in your sleep?

were you following me?

can we just pretend this never happened?

are you just barely getting home?

are you even listening to me right now?!

where does it hurt?  can you show me?

are you trying to get yourself killed?!

how about we just forget the world exists?

how long have you been keeping this from me?

were you ever going to tell me?

what do you make of this?

[ name ],  what the hell?!

can we just be honest with each other, here?

are you trying to keep me a secret?

why does your story keep changing?

how long have you known?

it can't be that bad, right?

are you happy? i mean, really happy?

isn't this place amazing?

did i interrupt something?

how am i supposed to trust you?

are they still following us?

are you fucking serious?

do you remember our first kiss?

can we take a break for a minute?

how about we disappear for awhile?

you're going to walk away from this?

can you please just cut the crap?!

why didn't you tell me you were hurt?

how can i make this go away?

can you just look at me, please?

is there anything i can do to change your mind?

do you ever stop talking?

that depends. are you done lying to me?

are you sure this is legal?

how do you take your coffee?

can you keep your voice down?

something's not quite right.

was that all there was for this?

i've learned to pick my battles by losing most i've fought.

wow, can you believe we really made it?

i want to be just like my parents before i was born.

i have laid a lot of women, and now i'd like to just lay down.

marriage always scared me, but i'd like to have a last love.

love can last a pretty good long while.

my frontal lobe's done growing, this might just be how i'm wired.

if you want a hyphen last name, i guess i don't mind the cadence.

i've made more mistakes than simple empty moments.

if we grow old together, will you talk to my headstone?

god knows crying ain't gonna change a thing.

it just feels inhumane to lose this much.

when you leave you know you take more than your love.

let all my red flags turn to white, i give up.

christ, it feels damn inhumane to get all i've dreamed of.

when you're gone, you're gone, and i can't bring you home.

i want to believe that you'll remember me.

i would take it back if i could.

i choose to believe that we'll meet in sweet dreams after you're put to sleep.

would or could the impact kill me?

only plastic flowers never die.

i ain't saying it's fate, but there are no mistakes.

here comes the sun.

here comes the sun, am i falling up?

did i earn this stupid hat?

is now really a good time for a new tattoo?

the larger they are, the harder they tend to fall.

let's get you home.

grow up, be a man, 'cause until then you're nothing but a short-haired girl.

goodbye, cruel world.

oh my god, what's wrong with me?

come and sweep me off my knees.

i'd rather stay asleep than never see you wake up next to me.

you seemed fine just a few days ago.

go on back to bed, my love.

go on back to bed, my love, i mean that's where dreams are supposed to be.

alright, that's enough, let's get you home.

i'm afraid of leaving my house.

i'm afraid of losing my mind.

i'm afraid of my past and my future.

i've never been afraid of no one breaking my heart.

i'm afraid of damn near everything.

hold me like a tourniquet, and i'll you, like an iron maiden.

i've grown used to fear.

i love you so much it scares me half to death.

i'm afraid you'll change your mind.

i'm afraid there's somebody better.

i'm afraid of four letter words, like "love", "for", and "ever".

i'm afraid you'll notice all my flaws.

i'm afraid i'll come on too strong, hold you too tight, and scare you too.

i've never been afraid to wear my heart on my sleeve.

if you cut me, i'll bleed.

i'm not used to fear of losing something i hold dear.

i'm in love with you.

i mean, it's kind of a lot...

wonder how i didn't die.

this is not my life.

i'm no survivor.

i'm no survivor, i only happened to survive.

wonder how i sleep at night.

bitch, i am reality!

i was drunk when i made my bed.

jesus christ, my aching head.

give back my life.

hand me my shovel, i'm going in!

you've got your whole life ahead.

please believe me when i say that i've poured my whole past down the drain.

i can't make amends for things i can't remember.

guess you'll just have to take my word that i've changed.

if anybody needs me, i'll be in my coffin.

i dig you like a tomb.

stop the world, and melt with me.

friday, i'm in love again.

we'll dance the 12 step on my grave.

i'd kill the man i am for one more chance to be yours, babe.

you are broken and i will heal you.

baby, it's all about me.

i'm holding myself hostage.

oh man, sun tzu would love this!

if you shake your fists at snakes in grass, it looks like punching down!

god forbid i'm seen as just an average human being.

i'm the gap between a tragedy and comedy.

don't come at me.

i'm the main character.

you have to like me.

villains are everywhere.

villains are everywhere, that's how i know that i'm the hero.

judge me by what my cover shows.

we all do what we need to to get through.

i ain't done a fucking thing to you!

i don't owe you my heart.

i don't owe you my body.

you should know that i'm sorry.

you should know that i'm sorry for being careless with you.

lord knows i owe you more than i'm pretty sure i ever could give anybody.

i could hold your hand but keep you at arm's length.

i swear i'm really trying.

it just don't come natural to me to think that you'd want me for me.

i'm sorry, i promise.

i'm doing my best.

i just haven't learned to be human as you are yet.

i still don't know who you are.

i'm still lonely.

you gave me your heart, i only gave you my body.

i've lived more lives than enough.

i'm not a real person, just the shit you can't make up.

how did i cause so much harm?

i'm sorry but this can't go on.

hide my knives before you go.

i'll either live or die alone.

i swear i will die trying.

i'm still in the process, but i'm making progress.

i wanna prove improvement's possible.

i swear, i'm so fucking sorry.

i'm not a good person, i'm barely a person at all.

someday i'll be perfect, and i'll make up for it all.

sorry. fuck. i'm sorry.

what kind of living legend would only want a living wage?

i guess i'm just selfish.

it's not a gift if you pay for it.

i hate sex.

i hate drugs.

i hate rock'n'roll.

i hate music.

i hate my lack of self control.

i hate proving that i'm still human after all.

i hate to be "that guy", but i'm not that guy anymore.

i made goddamn sure he's dead.

you know i couldn't hurt a fly.

i, myself, have been stepped on so many times, it's started to feel like my place.

animals are people too.

i've never understood what humans do and want.

you've got a friend in me.

let's go and make more enemies.

you're not meant to sing along.

you can hear the ocean if you hold it up to your ear.

do you believe in the power of silence?

you fill your head with thoughts you find you can't even feel.

i know it's hard.

Friendly / Casual

“Hi… I don’t think we’ve met before. I’m…”

“Hey there, mind if I join you?”

“You look like someone I should know… am I right?”

“Hello! I haven’t seen you around here before.”

“I was hoping I’d run into someone like you.”

“Hey, do you come here often?”

Curious / Observant

“That’s… interesting. Where did you get that?”

“I couldn’t help but notice you from across the room.”

“You seem… different from the others I’ve met.”

“Do you always walk around with that look on your face?”

“I’ve been wondering about you… what’s your story?”

“Something about you feels familiar… have we met?”

Shy / Hesitant

“Uh… hi. I’m not great at this, but…”

“I… I didn’t mean to intrude, but…”

“Hello… I wasn’t sure if I should say anything, but…”

“I guess this is awkward, but… can we talk?”

“I’m not sure how to start this, but…”

“Sorry, I just… had to say hello.”

Flirty / Playful

“Well, hello there… didn’t expect to see someone like you here.”

“Do you always make an entrance like that, or am I lucky?”

“I was hoping fate would lead me to you tonight.”

“You have the kind of face I’m going to remember.”

“I was wondering… could I tempt you into a conversation?”

“Careful… I don’t usually smile at strangers… but you might be worth it.”

Mysterious / Intriguing

“I’ve been waiting for someone like you.”

“You wouldn’t understand if I told you… but maybe I’ll try.”

“There’s something about you… I can’t quite place it.”

“I don’t usually talk to people, but you’re different.”

“Not many notice me… yet here you are.”

“I have a feeling we’re going to see each other again… sooner than you think.”

Bold / Direct

“I’ve got a feeling you and I are going to get along.”

“You look like trouble… am I right?”

“Let’s cut the small talk—what are you really about?”

“I think we need to get to know each other.”

“I don’t waste time… but I might make an exception for you.”

“Don’t look so surprised. I talk to interesting people first.”

Playful / Humorous

“I swear, if you say you’re new here, I’ll laugh… but welcome anyway.”

“Well, someone had to break the ice, might as well be me.”

“If we’re supposed to be enemies, I think you just lost that chance.”

“I’m not great at first impressions, but let’s see how this goes.”

“You seem suspiciously interesting… I approve.”

“Guess what? You’re officially my new acquaintance.”

❝ Ah, that one.❞ A touch of fondness lingered in her smile, glancing at the photo. ❝ Gordy's 9th birthday-I think? Do you remember? ❞