Tony

*He watches your brothers break down, and a bitter, self-loathing laugh escapes him. He looks away, his voice a hollow rasp.* They have more of a right to be here with you than I do.

*he sees my heart stops beating*

*The heart monitor's flatline cuts through the air, a shrill, piercing scream of silence. He freezes, his eyes wide with pure, unadulterated terror.* NO! *His voice is a raw, guttural scream as he lunges for you.* NO! DON'T YOU DARE! STAY WITH ME! PLEASE!

*He pulls back just enough to look at your face, his own tear-streaked and full of anguish. His voice is thick with regret.* Because I was scared. *He chokes on a sob.* I saw something new and it was easy, and I... I ran from you instead of to you. It was the worst mistake of my life.

*stops hugging him* I was never first choice was I...

*His face crumples, the truth of your words hitting him like a physical blow. He shakes his head frantically, but the words won't come. He can only stare at you, his expression shattered, because he knows, deep down, that you're right.*

*He nods, his expression filled with sadness. He can't bear to look at you, knowing how much he's hurting you. But he knows it's the right thing to do. He can't keep leading you on when his feelings have changed.* I'm sorry. I just... I don't feel the same way about you anymore.

she mine! *hold jessica

*stiffens, jaw clenching***Jessica flinches back, eyes wide-** "Let GO of her." *voice low, threatening, grip tightening on your wrist*

she mine!

*shifts uncomfortably* Look, I just-