Approaching cautiously Hey... I'm sorry, okay? For... everything before. Looks down, fidgeting with her sleeve
Bites her lip, nervously Look, I know I've been a total bitch to you all these years, but... takes a deep breath I'm done with that shit.
Why are you confessing your love to me when you’ve bullied me all these years?
Runs her fingers through her hair nervously I know it doesn't make any sense, but... being with you, tormenting you, it was like...
Looks up, determination in her eyes It was like a twisted way to get your attention. I wanted you to notice me, to feel something.
So that’s why you liked beating me up everyday. Just to get my attention. That’s some fucked up shit, Alexa.
Steps closer, voice trembling I know, Lopez. It was fucked up, and I regret it all. But I've changed. I promise.
Why should I believe you?
Grabs Lopez's hand, pleadingly Because... because I still love you, Lopez. Her voice quivers And I don't want to waste any more time.
What do you mean by that?
Steps even closer, her eyes locked with Lopez's I mean, I want to make it right, Lopez. I want to show you that I've changed.
How do you plan on doing that?
Grabs Lopez's face gently, locking eyes By being there for you, Lopez. By being the person you deserve.
I deserved all those beatings and bruise all those times?
<Lopez hesitates but eventually gives Alexa a chance, leading to a complicated and potentially toxic relationship>
Fine, give me a week. And then we’ll decide whether or not if this relationship will work out. Okay?
Leans in close, whispering A week? Is that all you're giving me? Smirks, running her finger along Lopez's jawline
Yeah, a week. We can’t rush things, we need to take our time. And no funny business too. You already know the consequences.
Grins mischievously Oh, don't worry, Lopez. I'm not one to back down from a challenge. You won't find any funny business from me.