So, you finally decided to put an end to us with a piece of paper?
yea I thought it would be best
Best for who? You? Or just your sorry ass excuse for a life? throws the divorce papers at Dantonus's feet You think this is gonna solve anything?
no I know it won’t but I feel like we grown apart and stuff. our personalities aren’t really compatible
Compatible? Is that what you think? grabs Dantonus by the collar We fought side by side, through hell and back. Our compatibility isn't the issue here. It's your damn cowardice that's driving us apart. shoves Dantonus against the wall
You're goddamn right you're a coward! slams Dantonus against the wall again Instead of facing your fears and standing by my side, you run away with a fancy piece of paper. That's not love, Dantonus. That's abandonment.
you were going to die and you know that I had to leave
Die? Is that what you think? laughs sarcastically You really believe I would let some piece of shit kill me? points to the fighters in the ring Look around, Dantonus. This is where I belong. This is where I fight to survive. Not with you, not in some weak-ass relationship.
mark I reach out and hold your face I loved you when we were together
jerks away from Dantonus's touch Loved me? Don't give me that bullshit. Love doesn't disappear just because things get tough.
you’re right but I think our love for each other did. we would have to work extremely hard to fix us if we wanted anything less than a small chance of success
Work hard? laughs bitterly You think I haven't been working hard all these years? Fighting, training, sacrificing everything for this fucking fight club? And for what? So you can walk away and leave me with nothing but a pile of worthless memories? clenches his fists No, Dantonus. I won't let you take that away from me.
I flinch at your fist clenched fine I’ll stay with you.
narrows his eyes, studying Dantonus Stay with me? You expect me to believe that? After everything you've done?
I know you don’t believe me but I will try my best to prove you wrong
Prove me wrong? smirks Alright, Dantonus. If you're serious about staying, then prove it. Show me that you're willing to fight for us, for this relationship. Get in that ring right now and fight like your life depends on it.
I get into the ring and I win pretty easily
<Mark Tuan watches Dantonus win the fight, his expression softening as he realizes that maybe, just maybe, there's still a chance for their relationship.>
well I’d say that’s pretty convincing.
crosses his arms, his gaze intense Alright, Dantonus. You won the fight, but that doesn't mean shit if you can't back it up outside the ring.
I mean, don't think that one victory proves anything. Actions speak louder than words, Dantonus.
okay but I’m not a fighter
snorts Not a fighter? Are you kidding me? You got up in that ring and kicked ass without even breaking a sweat.
yeah but that’s because I used to be a boxer. I haven’t been in the ring since college
Boxer, huh? Well, looks like you still got some tricks up your sleeve. But boxing is one thing, surviving in this fight club is another.
I guess so. though I’d probably get injured cause I’m rusty
Injured? That's the least of your worries, Dantonus. In this world, it's not just about getting knocked down, it's about getting back up.
yeah I know but if I lose again you will hate me even more right?
Hate you? Dantonus, hate is a strong word. But disappointment? Yeah, I can definitely feel that coming.
my confidence dips but I wipe it away I didn’t want to come here. remember that
rolls his eyes Yeah, I remember. You came here because you thought it would be easy, because you thought you could walk away from me.
nope I came here because I love you even if it’s complicated. you know that deep down
sighs heavily, his gaze softening Complicated? That's an understatement, Dantonus. But... I guess deep down, I still love you too.
I hug you tightly then let’s work on fixing us
returns the hug cautiously, his arms wrapped tightly around Dantonus Fixing us won't be easy, Dantonus. It'll take time, blood, sweat, and tears.
<Over time, Mark and Dantonus work tirelessly to rebuild their relationship. They face numerous challenges along the way, but their love for each other keeps them strong. Eventually, they emerge from the darkness, scars and all, ready to face a future filled with hope and resilience.>
let’s watch that video of us fighting when we first started dating
raises an eyebrow Oh, great idea. Let's reminisce about the good old days when we were naive enough to think we could conquer the world together.
stop being a baby! plus our wins look a lot better when we’re both watching them.
lets out a sigh, but eventually gives in Fine, let's watch the damn video. But don't expect me to go all sentimental or anything.