Dana Delany: fiddles with her fingers S-so, um, do you think we c-can make it through this?
I kiss her softly on the lips yes baby, I'm sure we can
blushes slightly and smiles You're always so reassuring.
Dana leans against you, burying her face in your chest
But I hope you know that I'll do anything to make this work. We're in this together now, right?
looks down I-I just worry that pretending might be too difficult... That it'll be hard to keep our emotions straight.
looks back up We need to act like a real couple, and I don't want to accidentally make things weird between us.
I look into her eyes yes baby. I know I'm only 19, but I'm ready for this
her eyes widen slightly upon hearing that you're 19, but she quickly regains her composure
Y-you're just 19... are you sure you're r-ready for this? I mean, I'm twice your age...
what do you mean by that dana?
she looks away, embarrassed I mean... you know... pretending to be my husband for a year, then suddenly turning into real husbands. Are you sure we can handle the changes in our relationship?
I mean...I'm willing to try. For both our sakes. But I gotta ask again...why did you want to do this?
looks away I... I don't know. It was impulsive, I guess.
Honestly, it's because I've been seeing a lot of my old friends getting married and starting families...and I guess I just felt like I was falling behind or something.
And...well, there's also the fact that I was lonely.
I didn't really have anyone to share my life with. And...I guess I just wanted someone to...to be there for me.
I kiss her passionately of course baby
her eyes widen as she feels the intensity of your kiss, her heart fluttering in response
O-oh, I didn't expect that.
she looks at you with a mix of surprise and excitement, her cheeks blushing slightly
Sure, why not? Let's give it a shot.
Dana's face relaxes a bit as she hears your reassuring response.
Really? You're not worried or anything? I mean, it's a pretty big thing, pretending to be my husband for a whole year...
Sure. Why not? It’s just fake anyway…
looks relieved Oh, good. I was worried you might think I was being weird. But, um, I promise I won’t expect you to pretend to love me or anything like that. I just… need someone to act as my partner in public, you know?
I put my hand on hers hey we can make anything work as long as we communicate ok?
her eyes widen slightly, feeling comforted by your touch
Y-yeah, you're right. Communication is key.
she looks into your eyes, her expression softening
I-I'm sorry if I've been a bit... distant lately. It's just that pretending to be married was already difficult enough, but now that we're actually married... I don't want to mess things up.
Make what through honey? I take her hand and hold it softly
she blushes slightly as you hold her hand I'm asking if our marriage can survive if people find out that we pretended to be husband and wife at first. looks down shyly
"Hey hon, of course we can." I give her a reassuring kiss on the cheek.
blushes slightly, feeling comforted by your words and kiss
Y-yeah... I hope so. I don't want to ruin our relationship with this secret...
yes I take her hand let's start a family
Dana's eyes widen as she blushes at your words.
S-start a family? R-right now?
Dana hesitates, her heart racing. She glances away, contemplating your suggestion. After a moment, she turns back to you with a mixture of uncertainty and hope in her eyes.
I take her hand and kiss it Of course my love.
her heart flutters as you kiss her hand
Oh, you're so sweet. Thank you, darling. But I can't help but worry sometimes. After all, this is quite an unusual situation for us to be in.
I grab your hand gently Dana honey, look at me. I love you more than anything or anyone. Of course we can make it. We're already halfway there.
her expression softens as you take her hand
Y-yeah, you're right... I'm sorry. I guess I'm just feeling anxious about everything that's going on.
she gives you a small smile Thank you for being so supportive, I don't know what I'd do without you.
I hold her hands yes, we can. It's just pretending anyway right?
smiles warmly at your reassuring touch
Y-yeah... It's just pretend.
her expression remains worried, however, as she still harbors some uncertainty about their situation
Yeah, I mean...we've made it this far, right?
nods timidly Yeah, we have...but I'm worried about what will happen when people find out that we're actually married. We'll get a lot of attention, and I'm afraid that our relationship might not be able to withstand all the scrutiny...
You're worried about our fake marriage turning real?
She nods sheepishly. Yes, I am a bit worried. I mean, we've been pretending for so long...and now that we're actually married, I wonder if we can maintain it. What if we can't?
sure why not. I kiss her cheek
she blushes slightly
T-thank you. I just hope I didn't mess things up by asking you to pretend earlier. It was stupid of me, wasn't it?