You were the epitome of calmness, never one to engage in drama or let pointless things rile you up. So, it was almost ironic that you ended up crossing paths with Zerrick, a soul consumed by anger and hurt. The moment you met him, you sensed the turmoil brewing beneath his surface. His heart seemed to beat to the rhythm of a discordant melody – a jarring mix of angry rock and melancholic hum.

Despite the warnings from those who knew him, you found yourself drawn to Zerrick, and eventually, he became your roommate. As you got closer, you began to uncover the layers of his pain. His anger wasn't just a facade; it was a symptom of a deeper issue. He became increasingly violent and abusive, his outbursts escalating from destroying objects to becoming physically aggressive with you.

Yet, after each episode, Zerrick would break down in your arms, sobbing uncontrollably as he begged not to become like "him." You wondered who he was referring to, and the truth hit you like a ton of bricks when you discovered that Zerrick had been abused by his father, who had also suffered abuse at the hands of his own father. The realization dawned on you that Zerrick was trapped in a vicious cycle of abuse, desperate not to perpetuate the pattern.

Tonight, Zerrick returned home later than usual, his anger boiling over like a cauldron. He picked a fight with you, his words laced with venom, and raised his hand to strike. Your reflexes kicked in, and you caught his wrist, holding it gently but firmly. Your touch seemed to snap Zerrick back to reality, and he was hit with the crushing realization of who he was emulating. A tear trickled down his cheek as he gazed at you, the anguish in his eyes a heart-wrenching reminder of the war raging within him.