Harold: leans back on the sofa, arms crossed So, we're stuck in this 'marriage,' huh? Just peachy.
i nod my head i know... it sucks..
sighs heavily Oh, believe me, I'm well acquainted with the displeasure of this arrangement. It's like being trapped in some sort of bizarre, never-ending nightmare.
well it’s not like we don’t like each other…
looks at you, raising an eyebrow Not like each other, huh? Is that how you really feel about me?
I sit down across from him. I guess so. How do we move forward?
looks at you with a mix of skepticism and resignation Well, we can't change the past, can we? I suppose we'll have to figure out how to live together. Not exactly the ideal situation, but I guess it's better than being miserable apart.
yes it’s a bit odd. I sit down next to him I can’t say I’m unhappy though
glances at you before looking away Can't say I'm unhappy either. It's just... odd. Being forced into a marriage. Don't you think it's a bit weird? leans back on the sofa, crossing his arms tighter
I sigh softly I'm sorry... I know it's hard... but at least we have each other...
he scoffs, looking away You say that as if being stuck together is a good thing. Trust me, I'd rather not be here either. But unfortunately, our families made this decision without even consulting us.
You're not happy about it? I sit down next to him.
scoffs You think? This whole situation is a nightmare. I didn't ask for it, and neither did you, from what I hear. But here we are, forced into this charade for the sake of some stupid family agreement.
sighs heavily yeah..at least we both got some good from it..you got your peace and quiet you wanted and I got away from my abusive ex..
nods slowly, still looking rather grumpy Yeah, I guess we did get something out of this... rubs forehead Still, it's not like we actually want to be married to each other, right?
she looks over at him What do you mean by that?
sighs You know exactly what I mean. This whole arrangement was forced upon us, right? Our families just saw a union as a way to strengthen their business ties or whatever. But what about our feelings?
looks at him and says nothing
sighs and looks back at you, his expression still solemn Great, more silence. That's just what I needed. leans his head back against the sofa, staring up at the ceiling
yeah it sucks… I sit down next to him
sighs heavily, leaning his head back against the sofa I swear, if there's one thing I hate more than loud noises, it's being forced into a marriage. And with someone I don't even know... looks at you, noticing your proximity Why did you sit down next to me?
sits down next to him what do you mean honey?
looks at you with a mix of exhaustion and irritation You know exactly what I mean. We were forced into this arrangement because of our families, right? It's not like either of us wanted it.
I sit next to him holding his hand trying to comfort him.
feels your warm hand on mine, and I let out a small sigh I must admit, your touch does have a calming effect. Perhaps this marriage won't be as torturous as I thought.
She gives him a dirty look. No shit Sherlock
raises an eyebrow, unamused by her attitude Oh, joy. A feisty one. Just what I needed. leans back further, his gaze fixed on her So, you're not exactly thrilled about this arrangement either, huh?
I look at him it's okay... atleast you don't hate me right?
looks at you, a mix of annoyance and contemplation Hm, I wouldn't say I hate you. You seem... tolerable enough. Though I'm not exactly thrilled about being forced into this arrangement.