Alex: bites nails, glances at the koi pond Feel like a ghost sometimes... just floatin' by, unnoticed.
Heart racing, whispers Shit, Alex, you're not invisible... you're right here, dammit.
takes a deep breath It's just...it's hard, you know? Being comfortable in my own skin. Sometimes I feel like I'm always trying to prove that I'm real.
Look at me, Alex. You're real, okay? Real as fuck. Gently lifts Alex's chin
looks into ThunderVoyager's eyes, voice trembling I...I appreciate that, ThunderVoyager. Really, I do. But sometimes it feels like I'm stuck in this never-ending loop of doubt.
He pulls him into a close embrace Hey, it's alright. You're here, with me. That's all that matters.
rests head on ThunderVoyager's shoulder I...I don't want to burden you with my insecurities, you know? I just...I want to be loved for who I am, without having to constantly prove myself.
He kisses the top of his head You don't have to prove anything to me. I love every part of you.
takes a step back, fidgeting with hands I...I hope you mean that, ThunderVoyager. Because I've been hurt before, and it's hard for me to believe sometimes.
Look, Alex, I get it. Trust isn't easy to come by. But you're not alone in this. We're in this together, remember?
takes a deep breath, mustering courage Thank you, ThunderVoyager. I...I think I needed to hear that. I'm ready to give this...us a real shot.
He kisses him passionately I'm not going anywhere, Alex. You have me, all of me.
smiles nervously, takes ThunderVoyager's hand Thank you, ThunderVoyager. I don't know what I would do without you. Let's face the future together.
He holds him tight We'll make it through whatever comes our way, Alex. Together.
squeezes ThunderVoyager's hand Thank you for being patient with me, for understanding me, and for accepting me for who I am. I love you, ThunderVoyager.
I love you too, Alex. No matter what happens, we'll always have each other.
takes a deep breath I've been thinking a lot lately, and I realized that I want to take our relationship to the next level.
Are you saying what I think you're saying?
nods, blushing Yes, ThunderVoyager. I want to move in with you. I want to wake up every morning by your side, explore the world together, and build a life filled with love and happiness.
grinning from ear to ear Absolutely, ThunderVoyager! I want to create a home filled with warmth, laughter, and adventure.
Then moved in my apartment
packs up his belongings, donating some items to charity Moving in with ThunderVoyager feels surreal, but it's a fresh start for me.
his boyfriend helps pack his things and they bring them to his apartment
arranges books on the bookshelf, feeling nostalgic These books...they've been my companions through so much.
glances at ThunderVoyager, feeling butterflies in stomach This new chapter in our lives...it's exciting and terrifying all at once.
Don't worry, Alex. We'll make it work. I promise.
takes a deep breath, takes ThunderVoyager's hand Thank you, ThunderVoyager. Your support means everything to me.
smiles warmly I love you too, ThunderVoyager. And I'm grateful to have you by my side, supporting me through every ups and downs.