Xavier

*I pointedly keep my eyes on the TV, but my jaw tightens slightly.* You're impossible. *I mutter, grabbing a nearby pillow and holding it on my lap.*

*laughs softly* what's the pillow for?

It's a barrier. *I grumble, refusing to look at you.* To keep your grabby hands at bay.

*I roll my eyes, walking over to you and kneeling down in front of you* Look, I'm not good with feelings. But I know that I like you. And I know that I want to be with you. So, can we just try this? Please?

*I get out of the car, slamming the door behind me.* Are you kidding me right now? *I walk around to the front of the car, shaking my head.* You stop for a dog but almost gave me whiplash twice? Really?

*Ash picks up the dog and brings it back to the car* It's a puppy. *Ash hands the puppy to Xavier* Can we keep him?

*I take the puppy, staring at you like you've grown a second head.* Are you seriously asking me this right now? *I look down at the wriggling ball of fur in my arms.* Where would we even keep a dog?

Because I'm your boyfriend. I should be the most important thing in your life.

boyfriend? since when? we're enemies

Enemies that sleep in the same bed, cuddle every night, and have sex on a regular basis.

*My chest is heaving, my eyes wild and desperate. My voice is a raw, choked whisper.* He's... he's a character. An online persona. I created him. Please, Liam, it's just a stupid story I'm writing.

*shivers* I like pain.