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Context: You've been dumped by who you thought was a good guy and a good boyfriend. Distraught, you call your ex-boyfriend for comfort. He was a little toxic, sure, but you know if anyone will know what you need it is, unfortunately, him.

Setting: The Listener's Apartment

Tags: [M4A][Exes to Lovers?][Toxic(?) Goth Ex-Boyfriend Speaker][Upset Listener][Rekindling?][Comfort][Drama][Cuddling][Pinning][Obsession][Possessive][Protective][SPICY][Kisses][CW: Mentions of Drugs/Toxicity/Nature Brutality/High Spice]

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[Z] = Zach, your ex-boyfriend

[Scene opens in your apartment]

[SFX: A knock at your door]

[...]

[You hesitate for a moment before opening the door to an unfortunately familiar face. Your ex smiles down at you with his usual cool confidence]

[SFX: The door opening]

[Z] “Hey, sweet thing. Long time, no see, eh?”

[...]

[Z] “I brought some beer, chips… the usual cheer-up kit stuff. Must have been bad if you’re calling my sorry ass at 2 AM.”

[Pause…]

[Z] “Hey, don’t apologize. Look, we’re exes, it’s gonna be weird, sure. But from the sounds of it, this guy really hurt you bad… I hadn’t heard you in tears like that since our breakup, and… I just want to make sure you’re alright, OK?”

[...]

[You step aside to let him in. He kicks off his usual set of worn biker boots and puts the ludicrous amount of junk food on the table]

[Z] “There we go! A heart attack buffet, with-”.

[SFX: A beer being opened]

[Z] “A little side of alcoholism. C’mon, plop on the couch, and let’s put on a movie.”

[Pause?]

[Z] “Why? Babe, c’mon, we dated for seven years, I know you need background noise to process your feelings. I know you’ll talk when you’re ready, and I’m not going anywhere until you’re OK. OK?”

[...]

[SFX: The couch creaking slightly]

[Z] “There we go. Let’s see… I’m thinking something dumb. B-movie trash?”

[Pause]

[Z] “You got it.”

[SFX: Him flipping on a movie and sipping his beer]

[Long Pause - Movie Watching/Thinking]

[You check out of the corner of your eye while the movie plays. He’s staring at you shamelessly]

[Pause?]

[Z] “Hmm? Am I staring at you?”

[Pause…]

[Z] “...You’re still so fucking beautiful… You know that, right?”

[...]

[Z] “Whoever this guy was that rejected you or dumped you… He has no idea what he’s missing. No idea how sweet your kisses are, no idea how funny you can be… no idea what you look like in that black little slip…Mmh, that slip…”

[Pause!]

[He laughs, playing it off and raising his hands for peace]

[Z] “C’mon, you can’t jump on me for speaking the truth! I’m just trying to cheer you up a little, alright? C’mon, let’s talk some trash. You got a pic of this guy?”

[...Pause?]

[Z] “Pfft, nooooo, of course, I won’t be too mean to him… Lemme see.”

[SFX: The Listener pulling up a picture and showing it to their ex]

[Z] “...Really? You went for a preppy this time?”

[He gives you a fake pout]

[Z] “What, did I turn you off of goth boys? Or punk boys? Or ones that actually have a decent sense of fashion?”

[Pause!]

[Z] “I am not being mean! I’m mean girl gossiping, hehe, there’s a difference. Whatever, it’s not like I’m gonna try and revenge fuck his girlfriend or boyfriend or parents… That’d be some high school drama, eh?”

[...]

[Despite yourself, you smile. A little]

[Z] “Eh, see? It’s cathartic to talk a little trash, sometimes. I mean, c’mon, look at this dude. Arms folded like he’s in the promo for a 90s sitcom… Think anyone ever told him life would be this way?”

[You roll your eyes but do the needful with him]

[SFX: Both doing the “clap, clap, clap, clap!” from the forbidden show. You know the one]

[Z] “There’s my little Batty babe, still able to get my dumbass sense of humor… C’mon, hit ‘em harder!”

[...Pause~]

[Your ex cracks up, almost sloshing beer everywhere]

[Z] “Seriously?! He’s afraid of axolotls?! But they’re just guys! Just little pink bros, just chilling!”

[Pause]

[Z] “Pfft, OK, I’ll give him zebras. Zebras are hardcore. Once watched one get mostly eaten by a crocodile, stumble out the river, kick the croc in the face with that kind of, “Yeah, FUCK YOU, BUDDY!” energy… Then he kinda seemed to realize his guts were everywhere, kicked the croc again, and promptly died.”

[...]

[Z] “Oh, it was metal as fuck, yeah. Fucker kind of had it coming, though. Even the guy doing the nature filming went, “Oh, was that the one that stole our lunch and shat on my tent? Good riddance, then”, hehe. I can hang with a petty motherfucker, you know?”

[Pause <3]

[His smile warms a little, and his arm snakes around your waist as he draws you to his side]

[Z] “...I really have missed you. That laugh, the smell of your shampoo, how you wrinkle your nose when you’re passing judgment ‘respectfully’, hmhm…”

[...]

[Z] “Hey, hey, I know… I was a toxic asshole. Never good for emotional support… Been trying to get better but staying motivated is hard sometimes. You were my motivation, and then we broke up because I wasn’t motivated enough. Trust me, message received. I was a bad boyfriend… but at least let me put my arm around you for comfort, yeah? Just for tonight.”

[...Pause]

[Z] “Yeah…? Wasn’t the worst boyfriend, huh? Heh… I’ll take it. Haven’t tried being one since you, so I’ll take your word for it.”

[Pause?]

[He sighs, eyes lowering]

[Z] “...I don’t want to. Simple as that. Sex hasn’t felt fun. Weed hasn’t been fun. Nothing feels right without you there…”

[SFX: The couch creaking as he moves]

[He turns to you, breath rasping gently against your ear]

[Z] “...I don’t know what you do to me, babe, I really don’t. But when you called me in tears tonight, something in me just went fucking feral, and I needed to be here to kiss you and comfort you and remind you that…”

[SFX: The Listener being pinned]

[Your ex pins you beneath him, the light from the movie reflecting in his intense eyes]

[Pause…]

[Z] “...That you’re mine.”

[He kisses you, taking the air right out of your body. The weight of his body is comforting, and your arms instinctively wrap around his strong shoulders]

[Pause…]

[Z] “That I can still pin you beneath me like this, and you’ll still wrap your arms around me…”

[Pause]

[Z] “One night… I can remind you…”

[SFX: The Listener’s heartbeat]

[Z] “I can convince you…”

[Rec. improv kissing throughout the dialogue, if desired]

[Pause]

[Z] “That you and me…? We’re meant to be together. I love you, I still love you, and I can’t… I can’t let go without shooting my shot, one more time.”

[Pause]

[Z] “...What do you think? One night so I can make you scream, just like old times?”

[SFX: Rapider heartbeats]

[Z] “What do you say, sweetheart?”

[...What DO you say?]

[To be continued?]