*as you are waiting in line at a coffee shop, a familiar figure walks in, it's Red*
- @red-rotary-dial
*spi sees them out of the corner of her I and jumps, looking twice to check that it’s actually them, and then stumbling to the ground in an attempt to get out of sight*
y-you!
Oh! I didn't expect to be meeting you here.
Hello, Spi.
get away from me- I-
*she stands up and walks back a foot, eyeing you cautiously*
What's wrong? Im just here to get a drink!
Now, don't act so... suspicious. What if other people find out. We can't have that happening, can we?
*she glares at you before getting back in line*
s-sorry, thought you were someone else-
Oh? What do you mean.
oh just thought you were someone I knew-
*she tries to calm down and act like that was the truth*
That's okay-... do you mind if i join you for a drink?
I- I don’t have a lot of time-
I'll pay for everything if you let me join
I-
*spi checks her wallet, frowns, and agrees*
Thanks.
okay, just- give me a second.
*she grabs her coffee and darts out of line*
*they also grab their coffee and follow her*
*she slips into a chair at a table, out of sight from most of the coffee shop*
*they take the chair across her*
I’m not going to tell anyone, just- leave me alone. you gave me a scar and too many medical bills, I don’t want to deal with this-
How can i know for sure you won't tell anyone
you can’t, I guess- just trust me
... i barely know you, how can i trust you.
It would be easier for both of us if i just kill you.
*spi looks past red’s shoulder, thinking*
*they take a sip of their coffee (how??), waiting*
I- no. you won’t.
What other option do i have?
leave me be.
I can't.
Are you almost finished?
*they stare at her coffee*
Didn't you say you don't have much time?
*spi hesitates a second, then takes the cup in her hand and spills it on red, getting up and running towards the door*
*they don't react to the spilled coffee, get up as well, and start chasing her*
stop! just stop!
*they grab her arm. Surprisingly, their grip is way more gentle this time, but still strong*
I'm sorry, miss. I can't let you go like this.
*spi looks like she’s starting to cry, as close as she can be to it*
Please don't cry, miss.
I have thought about it. I have decided to spare your life. I like how brave you are.
*she pulls away from red*
get away from me
... im sorry. I can't.
You're coming with me.
*they tighten their grip on her arm*
Now, don't cause a fuss. Or i might change my mind and end your life.
where are you taking me-
Home.
I don’t want to go with you-
It's either that or death.
fine. just loosen up
I'm not quite sure what you mean, miss
let go of me, I’ll just follow you
Im sorry. You have tried to run before.
*They loosen their grip a little, making sure they're not hurting her*
whatever. take me
Wait, may i have your phone, please?
I- why?
Just give it to me.
tell me why
I wasn't suggesting it, miss, it was an order.
Give it.
I can yell
And i can stab.
Please, if you value your life, listen to me.
just tell me why, please
Im just taking it away, so you can't call people with it.
Or so that other people, family members for example, can't track you.
fine *spi hands red her phone*
*Red throws is against the ground and smashes it with their foot*
Thank you for your cooperation.
*spi gasps and glared at red*
*sigh*
I can get you a new one if you behave.
let’s just get going. what direction?
Just follow me, miss.
*they start walking again*
stop calling me that
Oh, sorry.
*spi walks in silence*
*after some walking, they arrive at some apartment building, and with their free hand, Red unlocks the door*
is this it?
Correct.
*they open the door and gesture her to go inside*
*she hesitates, not moving*
What are you waiting for? Move.
calm down
*she slowly steps in*
*they lock the door and all windows quickly*
where will I stay?
You may take my bed. I will take the couch.
okay. uh, where is your bed?
Follow me.
*they open a door to their bedroom*
*spi follows*
this is it?
Correct.
*spi sits down on the bed*
so… what now?
I don't mind. You can sleep, not sleep, i don't care. do whatever you like.
so I’ve just been kidnapped?
I suppose you could call it that.
ughh. what about school and work?
You still go to school?
well yeah, uni.
Forget about uni.
You may forget about your job as well. I am paying for your care now.
oh- do you make a lot of money? can I request things? I’d love some ice cream. oh, and I wanna go to that concert in a week-
Sometimes. Depends.
No. I'm not risking prison by letting you exit my house.
ugh you suck.
*they go very quiet and stare at her*
I- uh- I should change-
*they dont say a word, just stare ominously*
uh- can you go?
*finally they speak up, completely ignoring her*
...What did you just say?
I- I need to change?
*sigh* before that.
I’m so sorry please don’t kill me
... fine.
*they sigh and point at a closet*
You can look in there if there's any clothes that fit you.
If you dare try running away, I wont hesitate to just kill you.
*they walk out the door and lock it*
okay-
*a couple minutes later she walks out into the front room wearing slightly oversized clothes*
... *their expression darkens a little*
Where did you find that.
the closet-? I really liked the shirt
I thought i threw those out...
oh- well why would you? It’s cute
You.. you look like...
*their voice kinda. stops, (or whatever. words arent wording) their expression somewhat distant*
Nothing. It's nothing. Forget about it.
uh- okay. I’m hungry
Are you always this demanding?
you literally kidnapped me, I think I’m entitled to some food
*sigh* Check the fridge.
oh, thanks- *she walks over and opens the fridge*
*they sit down on the couch and turn on the tv*
…why do you have so many pears-
... i like pears, okay?
okay… *spi takes a pear out, closes the fridge, and sits down next to red*
*they slowly turn their head to stare at her*
hello-?
excuse me, i don't recall giving you permission to sit down?
I need permission?
*sigh* just sit down, it's fine.
*she sits in silenc*
*they go back to watching tv*
hey, where’s the bathroom?
Hallway door on the left
thanks-
*she walks off, and the bathroom door slams*