Bittersweet Candy Bowl

39. Love My Way, original chapter posted 6/27/07

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Transcript

*Daisy stares at Abbey in disbelief.*
Daisy: … Abbey!

*Augustus glances over his shoulder at Abbey, who rests a hand on his shoulder. Abbey looks furious.*
Augustus: So, Mr. White Knight? Gonna strike me down?

*Abbey glares at Augustus, red-faced with anger.*
Abbey: Get. Away. From her.

*Augustus elbows Abbey’s arm away, breaking his grip. He smirks at Abbey, who’s glaring at him and clenching a fist.*
Augustus: Chill out. No need to go all “Hulk” on me, now..

*Augustus turns back to the confused Daisy and smiles charmingly.*
Augustus: Daisy, meet your second- greatest admirer. You’ve gathered quite a fanbase.

*Abbey straightens up and jabs a finger in Augustus’ direction.*
Abbey: I wasn’t following her, I’ve just been looking for YOU!!

*Augustus smiles cheerfully, gesturing with his hand.*
Augustus: Well, you got me! What were you looking for? A fight?
*Daisy is sweating nervously.*

*Augustus purses his lips and looks slyly at Abbey.*
Augustus: Eager to live up to the noble bloodline of Abrahams well- known for careful control of their tempers?

*Abbey stares, shocked. He starts sweating.*

*Abbey scowls and grabs Augustus by the shoulder again.*
Abbey: STOP CALLING ME THAT!!
*Augustus grins at him.*
Augustus: It IS your name, isn’t it?

Augustus: Come on. I know you’re just itching to play the hero.
*Daisy watches with tears in her eyes, flustered and confused.*
Daisy: What..?

*Abbey glares at Augustus, still holding him by the shoulder.*
Abbey: You’ve been manipulating Daisy all this time for your own benefit!
*Augustus smirks, unconcerned.*
Augustus: Manipulating? Funny word, considering what a great night she was having up until now..

*Augustus turns away from Abbey, still smiling.*
Augustus: Daisy’s the one who wanted this. I only gave her the encouragement she needed. Who are either of us to stop her?

*Abbey, red-faced, punches Augustus in the side of the head.*

*Daisy stares in horror.*
Daisy: ABBEY!!

*Augustus crouches down, holding his cheek and wincing, though he appears to laugh.*
Augustus: Ahahaha, youch! Nice one!!
*Abbey stands over him, frowning and with his fists clenched.*

*Augustus grins venomously and looks at Abbey out of the corner of his eye.*
Augustus: Hell of a right hook, Abraham.. Your father would be PROUD.

*Abbey freezes up in horror.*