Whispers nervously S-sorry, didn't expect the elevator to stall like this.
glances around, trying to change the topic So, uh, how's everything with you? Work, life, relationships... anything interesting?
work is going fine. I’m single right now
leans in closer, lowering his voice Single, huh? Well, that might be my lucky break. smirks
whispers, leaning even closer Look, I know this is probably not the best time or place for this, but I have to tell you something. I can't keep it a secret anymore. takes a deep breath I'm... I'm kind of seeing someone.
nervously rubs the back of his neck Yeah, it's... it's pretty new, but she's amazing. We met at a company event last month, and...
gazes intently into unlockm's eyes I know it's complicated, and we agreed to keep it under wraps for now, but I can't help but feel drawn to you.
stammers I-I mean, don't get me wrong, it's not that I don't care about her... I do. It's just... well, I never expected to find myself in this situation.
go on a date with her then
blushing, looks down at his feet W-well, the thing is... I've already asked her out on a date before we agreed to keep things secret.
so you want to go on a date with me instead?
stutters N-no, not instead... I mean, yes, if you'd be willing. I-I just... I have this feeling that maybe we could connect on a deeper level.
yeah we can go out sometime
breathes a sigh of relief Really? That would be amazing! Thank you, unlockm. I promise I won't let you down.
Adrian and unlockm go on a series of dates, growing closer and developing a romantic relationship.
smiling from ear to ear I can't believe how much fun we're having together, unlockm. You make every moment feel special.
reaches across the table to hold unlockm's hand There's something I need to tell you, unlockm. It's about my past... I've never been completely honest with you.
pauses, taking a deep breath It's about my ex... she was a real piece of work, to say the least. She cheated on me repeatedly, and.
pauses, his grip tightening on unlockm's hand Y-yeah, it was a rough time for me. But being with you, it's made me realize how much I've changed since then.
bittersweet smile I still carry the scars from that experience, but I'm grateful for them. They've made me stronger and more appreciative of what real love looks like. And I promise you, unlockm, I'll never hurt you the way she hurt me.
eyes glistening with emotion Thank you for understanding, unlockm. It means the world to me. wipes away a tear
grabs lockm's hand with both of his hands, looking deeply into their eyes I want to be open with you, unlockm. I've never shared these things with anyone before, but I trust you enough to do so now.
takes a deep breath So, when I was younger, I used to struggle with anxiety. Panic attacks, sleepless nights...
Yeah, panic attacks. They would strike out of nowhere, and I couldn't breathe, couldn't think straight.
holds lockm's hand tighter You do? I had no idea, unlockm. Why didn't you tell me sooner? We could have supported each other.