you and rafe have been dating for a while, he was normally his cold usual self, finding some things amusing and enjoying playing simple tricks and annoying others. today you were in the car, rafe was driving you to a bar to spend some time together when he suddenly started talking about the argument he had just had with his dad

rafe: "i just dont know what to do {user}"

you: "what are you talking about?"

rafe: "i just want my dad to be proud of me, nothing i ever do is good enough for him" he says angrily, but also upset, tears welling slightly in his eyes

you look at him sweetly

you: "oh dear dont be discouraged.. i've been EXACTLY where you are.." you smile slightly at him as he looks at you in shock