♣ – all in all he appreciated the friendships such as these. they allowed for him to truly be himself. he wasn’t a man who had a slew of words and they certainly didn’t err in the ways of a modern day poet but he did appreciate the few that he did refer to as friends. the ones that were able to understand the thick skin and closed off mind to the world around him as he coped with his own demons in the way he saw fit. words were never spoken about exactly what his ails consisted of but it never had to come to that. he didn’t know hers and she didn’t know his but the quiet mutual understanding and respect for boundaries existed in their walks because even if words wouldn’t salve the wounds, it was always easier with another’s immediate presence.

his cigarette was lifted to his lips as she joked, a laugh pressing to the butt before he drew in a small inhale. he had no issues treating her. it was more for his behest after all. his drag reduced more of the white paper to ash as he grew nearer to the end, a contemplative hum rumbling in his chest as he took into consideration the options that would suit her tastes. ❝ there’s a ramen place not too far from here that has pretty great spicy bulgogi ramen. we can get some soju with it too. ❞ her added suggestion of the drink resonated with him.❝ a drink does sound pretty great right about now. ❞

「 ẋ 」If there was one thing she valued most about his presence, it would be his lack of curiosity whenever she was having her off moments. She favored the fact that there might have been questions that lingered in his mind but didn’t make way to become voiced. Things that had to be explained whenever it concerned her seemingly dicey emotions were always a difficult aspect for her to speak about in general, and even if it wasn’t much now, she would surely tell him the bits and pieces whenever she was ready. Though, she wouldn’t deny the fact that there were some questions she had about him as well. She wasn’t nosy but she did have an interest in the art of someone’s mind— what the colors of their emotions all implied, the mixture of what came to be the heart and motives. But, she wouldn’t dig that deep, not until he allowed her to.

Friendship - I have two or more friends | I have one friend | I have no friends | I have/had a best friend | I am close with my friend(s) | I spend a lot of time with friends | I have a crush on a friend | I hate a friend | I wish I had fewer friends | I wish I had more friends (always one more at least!)

Relationships - I am single | I am not available | I am in a(n undisclosed) relationship | I am married | I am a virgin | I often date | I prefer to date extroverted people | I prefer to date people who are like me | I prefer to date people who are unlike me | I take relationships very seriously| I have high standards | I date people who are overweight | I date people who are skinny

Negativity - I have/had depression | I have cried myself to sleep | I have/had anxiety | I am often lonely | I keep a lot of emotions inside | I am scared of talking to people I want to talk more to | I have an eating disorder | I have low self-esteem | I often feel I embarrass myself | I have been abused | I feel people consider me dumb or don’t take me seriously | I am quickly jealous | I feel people want me to be someone/something I’m not | I have been sexually assaulted | I have experienced discrimination/racism

Positivity - I have become a better person | I have gotten out of a bad period of time | I am confident | I am looking forward to something | I have enjoyed myself over the past week | I have met a famous person | I consider myself a kindhearted person | I am currently feeling relaxed and comfortable | I appreciate the little things in life | I have nobody in my life whom I hate | I have achieved something large this year | I am part of a religion that brings me peace | I have lost a lot of weight | I have a movie/game/song which cheers me up

I - get scared from watching horror movies | play a sport | read a lot of books | have allergies | feel shy around the opposite gender | am a feminist | believe in love at first sight | own an instrument | can draw | am listening to music right now | value romance and friendship equally | have sneaked out of the house | am outgoing | respect people’s comfort zones and personal space | want to write a book | can ride a horse | am asexual | put my hands over my face when I’m flattered | like the colors pink and yellow | own an xbox | shop at least once a week | have a drivers license | drink alcoholic beverages | would like a friend of the opposite gender | get scared by unsettling imagery and screamers | eat fast food at least twice a week

[MSG]: Did you have fun with you-know-who last night?

[MSG]: I guess my company doesn't interest you any more.

[MSG]: What do you see in that guy/girl?

[MSG]: (S)he's kind of hot... you think?

[MSG]: Is he bigger than me?

[MSG]: When's the wedding?

[MSG]: I heard you and ___ are an item.

[MSG]: Is there... someone else?

[MSG]: I never agreed to an open relationship!

[MSG]: Does she do that thing that I do for you?

[MSG]: I see you'll flirt with just about anyone.

[MSG]: I'm a fool for thinking I was special to you.

[MSG]: How serious is it between you two?

[MSG]: You've been spending a lot of time with ___ recently.

[MSG]: So you tell all girls/guys that, I see.

[MSG]: So that's your type, huh?

[MSG]: Who's better in bed, me or him/her?

[MSG]: I can't bear to see you with someone else.

[MSG]: You're just a slut.

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The decision to abandon the spot right beneath the sun was mutual, perhaps a decision that should’ve been done a lot earlier as the bare skin of his arms felt red hot and burning. Despite the instant relief the shadows brought, a breeze of wind would do good and for a moment he missed the sea, the cool air along with the mere presence of calming waves. “Ah, really? This is so bitter…” His face still displayed remnants of the earlier grimace left as he turned his head, his attention quickly on the straw she held out. He decided to give it a try, tasting the icy drink to see if her claim was correct—and it was, tenfold. “I like yours more,” he mused quietly, using his free hand to turn his cap around, the brim dipped down low in the back. He then proffered his drink to her instead, careful not to drop it. “It tasted like death on my tongue…”