nathan
“New things seem to be coming out of this whole stage of our lives,” I mutter, loosening my tie as we both walk away from the party,
“I can’t believe that happened,” Hayden seethes, “I mean, what a selfish pr--”
“Don’t,” I stop him, “I’m mad too, but is it really worth it to blow up on him?”
“Yes! It is!” He says, clearly infuriated, “Only he would do this!”
“Hayden,” I sigh, gripping his shoulders and softly undoing his tie, “look how much energy you waste on him…”
“It’s not energy!” he argues with me, “It’s--…energy.”
“Exactly,” I tell him, taking both of his hands, “I want you to promise me you won’t do that anymore. And no, not presently promise. In this case, you have control over your future.”
“…Okay fine fine…” he holds his arms out, “I presently promise.”
“No,” I gi
