"Yeah, because I'm definitely the direct approach type of guy." Derek snorts and pinches the bridge of his nose. "It's just - it's complicated, which sounds like such bullshit but I'm sure you get it."
He sighs and shifts his weight, both uncomfortable talking about his feelings and being glad to be able to at the same time. "He was never my biggest fan, despite saving my ass on a few occasions, and he didn't even want anything to do with me until I showed up here. Now we're pack, and that should be enough. It is enough."
He doesn't say "he doesn't like me back" because that's one of the most pathetic sounding phrases in the English language and he's not actually a thirteen year old girl, despite the stellar impression he's currently doing of one. He's quiet for a long moment, frowning down at his hands. "I keep waiting to get over it and it keeps not happening."
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Date: 2013-07-31 10:33 pm (UTC)He sighs and shifts his weight, both uncomfortable talking about his feelings and being glad to be able to at the same time. "He was never my biggest fan, despite saving my ass on a few occasions, and he didn't even want anything to do with me until I showed up here. Now we're pack, and that should be enough. It is enough."
He doesn't say "he doesn't like me back" because that's one of the most pathetic sounding phrases in the English language and he's not actually a thirteen year old girl, despite the stellar impression he's currently doing of one. He's quiet for a long moment, frowning down at his hands. "I keep waiting to get over it and it keeps not happening."