Page 57 of Level Me Up

“What does it matter to you, Simon?” I reply, blandly.

“I care because it’s not fair that you don’t get any say here, and it's obvious you don’t want the relationship to end.”

“Well, I’m really too mad at the situation right now to think about next steps. I do know that I want this conversation to be done but you won’t stop nagging me about it.”.

“Damn, Dex, you’re being a dick.” I hear Link mutter from somewhere behind Simon.

I shove a hand through my hair resisting the urge to pull it out. I try to take deep steady breaths. That’s it. I’m going to start keeping a stash of food here in my room and get myself my own coffee pot, so when this kind of shit happens I don’t have to leave my room…ever.

“Look, I just think you are wasting time being here and getting pissed at us. You should go talk to her.” Simon says, crossing his arms over his chest.

“Or, you could take some time to cool down and let her have a breather. Go over there in a few days.” Link is in the doorway now. “Because really, she flipped out over nothing. You’d never cheat on her, and Ruby said Morgan isn’t budging on this…yet.” My eyebrows rise as he continues, “Yes, I texted her and we both think you guys need some space.”

Great, now I’ve got everyone weighing in on what I should do.

Coffee and food long forgotten on the nightstand, my shoulders slump as I sit on the edge of my bed. I take in a deep breath, “Look, I appreciate your concern and your advice, but right now, I don’t want it. I just want to eat my fucking Pop-Tart and drink my now-cold coffee, in my room…by myself, with the door closed.”

Simon looks more disappointed than Link, who just looks bored. Good. I won’t have to worry abouthimbothering me about this.

“Fine. Suite yourself, Dex.” Simon shakes his head and turns to pass behind Link. The door clicks, and I’m finally alone again.

“God Dammit,” I mutter.

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