forum In Fair Verona // Modern Romeo and Juliet // Private RP - CLOSED

Started February 05, 2019 by @blue_topaz

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MERCUTIO: Deep breaths, Marina. Remember that, okay?

I was far past that right now, my throat constricting, my lungs refusing to take in oxygen.

MARINA: why do you care?

MERCUTIO: Marina, I need to you tell me you’re breathing.

MARINA: i can’t.

It took me nearly five minutes to type out those two, simple words. Nausea tore at my gut, causing bile to rise to my constricted throat. I barely managed to swallow it down, shaking as I awaited his response.

MERCUTIO: I know this isn’t going to help you much. But I care about you, okay? I don’t want to see anything happen to you. Please, just inhale. You don’t have to exhale just yet.

MARINA: im trying. why do you care about me?

MERCUTIO: Because you can look past the war and see people on the other side. You helped me when you didn’t have to. You get me. I don’t want to lose you.

I stared at the message for a solid ten minutes, uncomprehending. What? Since when does he care this much?

MARINA: ill be fine. no big deal. and don’t tell anyone. not even Juliet knows, and I want to keep it that way.

MERCUTIO: Your secret is safe with me.

MARINA: you promise?

MERCUTIO: Swear it on my phone and everything.

MARINA: alright….. is it bad that it hurt to admit that?

MERCUTIO: Its perfectly normal for it to hurt to admit that. We’re int his together now. If anyone bothers you let me know. I’ll fuck them up if you haven’t already.

MARINA: i didnt think you have a shit

*gave

MERCUTIO: I told you. We’re in this together now. Fuck alcohol, sex, and sleazy guys.

I shifted onto my side and curled into a tight ball, surprised to find that my erratic heartbeat had calmed. Cool air slipped down my throat, bringing a rush of dizzy relief.

MARINA: please, let’s not fuck sleazy guys. but yeah. thanks, ig

MERCUTIO: Gross. You know what I meant.

MARINA: yeah. Did you charge your phone in time?

MERCUTIO: I did. Thanks by the way.

MARINA: np. it's my fault it was uncharged, anyways

MERCUTIO: I forgive you for dishonouring me.

MARINA: great. also, if anyone else asks, this conversation never happened