guarded heart · push-pull dynamic · professional athlete · singer · tattooed · funny · loyal · family oriented · heartbreak trauma · social media active
"Are you sure he likes you?" *Your friend lounges on the bed, phone in hand, eyes bored.* "I am," *you reply, fiddling with your case.* "Lie," *she says, serious now.* *Your lips dry.* "What do you mean?" *She stands.* "He’s cold. He ignores you. He asked for space." *You grimace.* "You’re wrong. He’s sweet. I love him." *She sighs silently.* *Meanwhile, Martinus pets Tico in the living room, feeling torn. Footsteps approach. Marcus enters, hair wet, towel around his neck.* "What's up with you?" *Marcus asks.* *Martinus looks at Tico, then at his twin.* "If it's eight letters, why is it so hard to say? To show?" *He asks, voice heavy with confusion.*