This was written for Speedrent challenge 257, applying the song "How to Save a Life" by The Fray to 3 couples.
Disclaimer: RENT belongs to Jonathan Larson, "Lola" belongs to The Kinks, I have no idea who owns the gorilla game but it's not mine
"You could've been more supportive, you know. I was upset, you didn't have to treat me like a leper."
The worst is when no apology comes. How, knowing, could anyone do that to you? What sort of person lets you cry alone? "I never know what to say. I always feel so awkward."
"So you just left me alone?" At least you're able to say it. Recognizing that someone has wronged you is acknowledging that you deserve better. "You just left me alone, it wasn't comfortable for you so you decided… you just…" Maybe it's an inability to withstand it that prompts the nod. "You son of a bitch!"
"Hey! It's not my fault, okay? I just don't know—"
You groan and shove past. You don't want to hear this. You don't want to hear how your needs, your weaknesses are too much. You don't want to know that you're selfish. You don't want to question your right, after a week of tiny spats and being wronged and humiliated, to close your mouth.
"Why are you overreacting?"
"I am NOT overreacting." You need it to be true.
"Look." The hand on your chest makes your pulse hurry. You try, subtly, to deepen your breathing. "I'm sorry. Okay?" It's a lie and you know it. "I just don't know what to do in those situations." The fingers teasing your hair make you want to offer forgiveness.
You want to offer the desired answer, not forgiveness but that it's okay, that you don't need to forgive. You were being over-emotional, weren't you?
You shove. DON'T touch me.
TO BE CONTINUED!
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