forum Runner's Start (Private)

Started May 19, 2019 by Deleted user

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Drax shifted somewhat on the armrest. "She sees herself as an unloveable monster–the result of her upbringing. Lower than dirt and just a burden on others."

"Then….how do I break through?" he asked. "'Cause something has to give. I legitimately can't do anything around her."

Drax seemed to shrug. "My extent of knowledge on this matter has its limits. All I can say is that you both have to face your fears and doubts."

"So….just go talk to her?" He sat up from how he was laying.

Drax bobbed his head. "Talk to her. Make her fall for you as well. If last night was any indication, the foundation is there."

He chewed on the inside of his cheek, contemplating his options. "Like….now?"

Drax deflated in a bird-like sigh. "In general."

He let out a groan and stood up. "Thanks, I guess. I'll hopefully be back."

Drax bobbed his head in good luck, then flew around the house in curiosity.

Tessa was practicing some moves on an invisible target, her movements sharp, precise, and taking up all of her concentration.

Runner let out one more groan of anxiety, then walked out of the house. He could feel his hands shaking as he approached Tess.

She happened to glance to the side, and she stumbled some as she was caught off guard. "Oh, hey."

"I….think we should talk," he said, shoving his hands into his pockets.

She stopped and turned to face him, running her fingers through her hair. "Oookay? Let's talk."

"I don't know how to feel about last night. I get it was only because you were drunk, but it still has me conflicted."

She bit her lip and leaned on her staff. "Runner…even if I did feel something for you…" she shook her head and looked away. "It wouldn't be fair to you."

"And how is that?" he asked, frowning.

"I'm a mess, Runner. Relationships with me have never worked out well."

"And that keeps you from trying again? You don't even give things a chance?"

"It's called learning from past mistakes," she said, looking away in shame. "I'm the common factor in all those failed relationships. I'm the mistake they made."

He had no clue how to respond, so he just frowned down at his feet. She probably didn't like him anyways. What was the point of trying any further?

She sighed and came up to him, wrapping her arms around his neck. "I'm sorry. I like you, but i can't do that to you."

He returned the hug weakly, letting out a sigh. "I'd rather you let me make that decision for myself."

She pulled back enough to look at him.

He made eye contact for the first time all day, still seeming to falter slightly.

Her hands slid down to his chest. "Let's just…" She didn't even have an escape for this.