[ Nancy's response hits Jonathan like a ton of bricks. He feels his resolve crumble, and his formerly straightened posture gives way to the shy, reclusive boy that he had been back before they really and truly met, before they hunted the Demogorgon together.
He can't even argue with that. He broke Nancy's trust. Sure, it might not have been something as hurtful as cheating, but it still spoke volumes about respect. No matter what had been going through Jonathan's mind when he had stalled talking to Nancy, he can't deny that he had fucked up. ]
Okay, maybe...maybe not right away. I know I screwed up, and if you can't be friends, I respect that. And I know I don't deserve forgiveness or anything, but you do deserve the truth. Even if that means losing you completely.
[ He draws in a deep breath, his eyes trained to the floor as he sinks deeper into the couch. ] I'd like to earn your trust back one day. But I understand if you need to walk away completely.
it's like a trainwreck i can't
He can't even argue with that. He broke Nancy's trust. Sure, it might not have been something as hurtful as cheating, but it still spoke volumes about respect. No matter what had been going through Jonathan's mind when he had stalled talking to Nancy, he can't deny that he had fucked up. ]
Okay, maybe...maybe not right away. I know I screwed up, and if you can't be friends, I respect that. And I know I don't deserve forgiveness or anything, but you do deserve the truth. Even if that means losing you completely.
[ He draws in a deep breath, his eyes trained to the floor as he sinks deeper into the couch. ] I'd like to earn your trust back one day. But I understand if you need to walk away completely.