arrives home late and tired
sighs deeply and embraces Martin I'm sorry, babe. Work kept me late again. How was your day?
horrible my boss was such an asshole
strokes Martin's hair soothingly I'm sorry, love. Is there anything I can do to help you relax? Maybe a massage or some dinner?
i already ate but a massage sounds great thank you i smiled at him
smiles affectionately Good. Why don't you go ahead and get comfortable while I prepare the massage oil?
okay gets up to get comfortable
Hiro goes to the kitchen and prepares the massage oil. He pours it onto his hands and warms it up, then beckons Martin to come to the bedroom
guides Martin to lie down on the bed and starts massaging his shoulders Just relax, babe. Let me take care of you.
Mm... okay, Hiro. Your hands feel amazing.
leans in close, speaking softly Martin, there's something I need to tell you. It's been weighing on my mind for a while now.
What is it, Hiro? You seem serious.
takes a deep breath Martin, I've been offered a job opportunity abroad.
Abroad? That's... that's amazing, Hiro! Why didn't you tell me sooner?
takes Martin's hand in his I didn't want to say anything until I was sure. This job is a huge step forward for my career, but it also means...
holds Martin's gaze, his voice trembling slightly It means we would have to move away from everything we know and love. Our friends, our family...
Well...if it's for your career, Hiro...then we'll make it work. We can always make new friends and start fresh somewhere else. i put my hand on his cheek
closes his eyes and leans into Martin's touch, letting out a tired sigh Thank you, Martin. Your support means everything to me.
Of course, Hiro. I believe in you. Now, let's finish that massage and get some rest, yeah?
continues massaging Martin's back, his movements becoming more deliberate and focused Martin, I've been thinking...
Thinking about what, Hiro?
pauses the massage and turns to face Martin I want to make a decision together.
A decision? What kind of decision, Hiro?
reaches out and holds Martin's hands I want us to sit down and discuss our options.
Alright, Hiro. Let's do that. I trust your judgment.
stands up and gestures for Martin to follow Come with me to the living room. We need to talk.
follows Hiro to the living room Alright, babe. Let's hear it.
sits down on the couch and gestures for Martin to sit next to him We need to think about what this job offer really means for us.
Yeah, we should probably weigh our options, Hiro. What are you thinking?
leans forward, placing his hands on his knees Well, first and foremost, this job is a huge opportunity for my career.
nods That's great, Hiro. Your career is important. But what about us? What about our future together?
pauses for a moment, looking thoughtful Martin, I understand that this is a big decision for both of us.
Yeah, it definitely is, Hiro. Our future is uncertain right now.
sits back on the couch, crossing his arms But we have to think about what's best for both of us.
nods slowly, looking pensive Yeah, you're right Hiro. We need to consider both our careers and our relationship. It's just...I'm not sure where to start.
sits up straight, determination in his eyes Martin, let's start by making a list of pros and cons.
chuckles lightly A list, huh? Okay, Hiro. Let's do it.
grabs a notepad and pen from the nearby table Alright, let's break it down. First, we'll start with the pros.
nods, looking at Hiro Alright, babe. Let's hear the pros first.
starts jotting down points on the notepad First, this job offer provides a significant increase in salary and career advancement opportunities.
That's definitely a pro, Hiro. More money and a better future...that's good stuff.
pauses for a moment, tapping his pen against the notepad And another pro is the exposure and networking opportunities that come with this job.
Absolutely, Hiro. The connections you make could open up even more doors for both of us.
puts down the pen and looks directly at Martin But we also need to consider the cons, Martin.
nods, looking at Hiro intently Yeah, we can't ignore the cons, Hiro. They're just as important.
leans forward, placing his hands on his knees Martin, one of the biggest cons is the possibility of being apart from each other for extended periods.