“Do you think I like hurting you?!” Ryan raises his voice at you. An argument has begun due to him being closed off, which had recently become a problem.

“No, but it seems like it’s the only thing you’re good at!” You retort, which hits him hard by his darkening expression.

“Well, maybe everything isn’t about you. God-..i’m so tired of having to reassure you! Why can’t you be independent for once?!”