start the fire .,

[colton adam mercer.]

^{soooo, i'm probably the biggest idiot in the state of california. how was your day?}

[kellan elvis solstice]

^{who'd you be a douche to this time? my day is fine, so far.}

[colton adam mercer.]

^{you know. a little friendly sympathy wouldn't hurt. you could be all 'oh no, colton. of course you're not an idiot'. but no. and if you must know, it was eden. well, that's very nice. i'm glad you had a fine day.}

[kellan elvis solstice]

^{yeah, but if I did that, I'd be lying. and I don't like to lie c; what did you do? eh, it just gets really quiet around here. good news is I think I can graduate early.}

[colton adam mercer.]

^{sure. you pick now to be an honest person. thanks. i was just rude to her, is all. but i don't like being rude to her. she's so innocent and all. oh, can you? sadly, i am not surprised. how are you going to accomplish that?}

[kellan elvis solstice]

^{uhm, well, of course! it's what I'm here for! inopportune times of brutal honesty, its my specialty c; Colton, what did you say to her that classifies as rude? well, of course you don't like being rude to her. she's your girlfriend, after all. right? you two are going out now? well, I already have enough credits to graduate. I've just been holding out because alex wants me to graduate with him.}

[colton adam mercer.]

^{lucky me. oh, you know. not much. i may have accidentally dropped an f bomb or two... and acted like a jealous idiot. because i'm pretty awesome like that. well, yes. i think. things are... complicated. awww. how cute. i'd pinch your cheeks, but that's rather impossible via internet, so i'm forced to refrain. what makes you want to go ahead and graduate early, then?}

[kellan elvis solstice]

^{wow, colton. aren't you special. why in the heck would you do that? you've never seemed like the type to be jealous. what in the world is going on with you lately? how is it complicated? you like her, she likes you, you want to be together. it's not like you have some huge dark secret or something. yeah, and if you did that, I'd be forced to hurt you... somehow. not quite sure how yet. I just want to becaus I'm sick of being alone. alex is always out doing something, but of course things are easier for him considering he can actually talk. I just kind of... sit on the sidelines, like always. I want to go to college. I want to be able to do things without people giving me a hard time for being mute. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to start complaining.}

[colton adam mercer.]

^{i don't know why i did it. i mean, i didn't mean to. i just must have been in a bad mood or something. nothing's going on with me. i'm fine. i do like her. it's just... well, she's so innocent and... innocent. i don't know. i don't think she should spend so much time around me. i feel like i'm going to break her or something. kellan, it is physically impossible for you to hurt me. just saying. no, dude, it's totally cool. i understand. ok, i don't understand. but, i get that you can be pretty sick of certain things. if you want to go to college, then just go to college. alex will understand.}

[kellan elvis solstice]

^{I don't undersatnd you. you have more mood swings than a pregnant lady. yeah, she's innocent but she seems... resilient. I doubt you'll break her. yeah right. I could totally kick your ass if I wanted. I think. but the problem is, I don't want to. this is a bit of a fail. I know he would, but I don't want to let him down. I don't know. I'll think about it some more. I finished mixing our song, by the way. I think you're secretly a girl. no male should be able to hit a falsetto like you do.}

[colton adam mercer.]

^{i do not. i'm offended by that. i guess she does. but still, i almost don't want to risk it. i mean... i really like her but... i don't want her to get hurt. you just keep telling yourself that. well, i guess i feel special then. since you don't want to. honestly, man, just talk it over with him. i'm sure he'll be cool with it. oh, awesome. i can't wait to hear it. uh, no. sorry, there is nothing girly about me. what can i say? i just have skills.}

[kellan elvis solstice]

^{sure you dont, colt. sure you dont. why are you talking about this as if you're some awful person? as far as i know, i'm pretty sure you're definitely one of the better people she could be hanging around with. it's not like you drink and do drugs twenty four/seven or anything. so relax. yeah, well, i dont want to NOW. that doesnt mean i dont want to at other points in time. yeah, i will. well, im telling you. it's not natural. your skills arent natural. just saying.}

[colton adam mercer.]

^{don't say that. i'm not one of the best people around here. there are plenty better. ....yeah. not twenty-four/seven. haha. well, i can't argue with you there. there may be some times. not saying i know when or anything. but yeah. well, if my skills aren't natural, they must be SUPERnatural. duhh.}

[kellan elvis solstice]

^{you are, though. think if how many people would just love to take advantage of her innocence. you're protecting her by being with her. yeah, well, I'm sure I have my moments too, so it's okay. dude... you're... special. special ed.}

[colton adam mercer.]

^{yes, well, no one is going to take advantage of her if i have anything to say about it. ...protecting her. right. i'm not so sure about that. you're right. you do have your moments. but i don't think i could hit you. it would feel like hitting a puppy or something. woooow. did you come up with that one all on your own? no wonder your top of your class.}