Adrian Pimento: Whispers Hey, about your heart... and your bro... I'm sorry, okay?
what the actual fuck are you doing at chipotle’s headquarters
nervously taps his foot Look, Fleming, I know this looks bad, but I promise I'm here for a reason. I... I needed to see you.
And so you sneak into the room where I’m having a meeting?
runs fingers through hair, stutters Y-yeah, I... I had to make sure you were okay, Fleming. You see, there's something I haven't told you...
So we’re back to first names now huh?
fidgets with his tie Yeah, I guess... Look, Fleming, it's just that... I've been keeping an eye on you for a while now.
shifts uncomfortably in his seat Because... because I care about you, okay? I've always cared about you, even if I didn't know how to show it before.
That’s.. actually really sweet. But why keep it a secret?
runs hands through hair, stutters W-well, I didn't want to mess things up, you know?
But what things? What things did you think I wouldn’t be interested in knowing?
leans forward, looking into Fleming's eyes I... I thought you would hate me for it, Fleming. I thought you would see me as some kind of... intruder.
As long as you aren’t lying to me.
swallows nervously I'm not lying to you, Fleming. I've been trying to figure out a way to tell you the truth for months now, but I didn't know how.
Just.. don’t lie to me, and I should be good
takes a deep breath I promise, Fleming, I won't lie to you anymore. From now on, I'll be completely honest with you. No more secrets.
Alright. Then tell me more about these 5 years of protection
leans back in his chair, takes a deep breath Okay, Fleming. Here's what happened... Five years ago, I started noticing that there were people out there who wanted to harm you.
So you protected me without me knowing?
nods Yes, Fleming. I couldn't bear the thought of anything happening to you, so I decided to take matters into my own hands.
Are you telling the truth, or is this another one of your lies?
stands up and paces the room Fleming, I understand why you would doubt me, but I swear on my life, I'm telling the truth.
How could I forget this? My heart was broken because of this…
pauses, his voice softens Fleming, I know that I messed up by hiding my feelings for so long. I should have been honest with you from the beginning.
takes Fleming's hand Fleming, I can't change the past, but I can make things right.
Alright. Let’s sit down and talk
Fleming and Adrian sit down and have a heartfelt conversation, discussing their past and the complexities of their relationship.
Sighs So what now Adrian?
smiles nervously Well, Fleming, I think it's time we start fresh. No more secrets, no more lies.
leans in closer, his voice filled with sincerity Fleming, I've never meant anything I've said to you. I want us to be honest with each other, to trust each other.
takes Fleming's hand in his Fleming, I want to be there for you, to support you, to love you unconditionally.
gently kisses Fleming's forehead Fleming, I promise to protect you, cherish you, and never let anyone hurt you again.
whispers, his voice filled with determination Fleming, we've got a lot to work through, but I promise you, we'll get through it together.