clenching his fist They trash-talked you. Had to step in, babe.
shocked, steps back I...I didn't expect that. Are you okay?
throws his jacket over his shoulder Nah, I got this. rushes towards the group of gang members
staring at him, heart pounding
cracks his knuckles and approaches the leader of the gang You think you're tough, huh? Let's see how tough you are when I'm through with you. Gang Leader: laughs You think you can take us all on, pretty boy?
steps back, watching nervously
grinning Oh, you have no idea what I can do. throws a quick punch, knocking the gang leader down
gasps, covering her mouth in shock
stands over the fallen gang leader, victorious That's right, you punks. Mess with my girl, you mess with me. turns to Stranger, offering his hand
looks at your hand, hesitates, then takes it
pulls Stranger close, whispering in his ear You're safe now, babe. Let's get out of here.
wraps his arm around Stranger's shoulders, leading him away Don't worry, babe. I won't let anyone hurt you. I'll always be right here by your side.
glancing back at the unconscious gang members You...you really defended my honor, Jason. Thank you.
smirks, putting his arm around Stranger's shoulders Of course, babe. I'd do anything for you. But don't think this means we're out of the woods just yet.
leans in closer, his voice low and dangerous There are going to be consequences for what I did today.
grabs Stranger's hand tightly I took a big risk stepping in like that. Now everyone will know you're mine. They'll come after me, after us.
frowning What do you mean "us"?
pauses, looking deep into Stranger's eyes I mean, I've been protecting you for a while now, keeping you safe from the dangers of this place.
blinks, taken aback I...I didn't realize that.
tightens his grip on Stranger's hand But now they'll know, they'll know who you are to me, and they'll come after us. We need to be careful, stay one step ahead.
swallows hard One step ahead...
grabs Stranger's other hand, intertwining their fingers Stick with me, babe. I'll make sure no one hurts you.
nods slowly Okay...okay, Jason. I trust you.
smirks, pulling Stranger closer Good. We're going to be unstoppable, babe. No one messes with us. whispers in Stranger's ear
shivers slightly, then nods Okay...I'm ready.
grins mischievously Alright, babe, let's show them what we're made of. Time to unleash the power couple on this town.
smiles nervously Okay...let's do it, Jason.
pulls Stranger along, half-running through the crowded school hallways Come on, babe! We gotta make our grand entrance.
feeling lightheaded, follows quickly
spots the school's courtyard and heads towards it This is it, babe. Time to make a statement. grabs Stranger's hand and pulls her towards a group of popular kids
slams his fist on the table, commanding attention Listen up, everyone! Meet your new power couple, right here! points to himself and Stranger