Leans close, eyes pleading Can ya fuckin' hug me, or is it "not cool" anymore?
I sighs, then wraps my arms around your waist and hugs you tightly
Clenches his fists, tears welling up in his eyes Dammit, why won't you ever show me any love? Don't you know how much I fucking crave it?
And I gave it to you, Antonio! Every f\*cking day of my life. But not anymore. Not even one ounce of respect or affection comes out of your mouth so stop acting like I owe you something!
Raises his voice, anger boiling You think this is about respect and affection? You don't get it, do you?
Struggling against your embrace Let go of me, Antonio.
Grips you tighter, his voice filled with desperation No, I can't let go. I can't lose you again. Please, just give me a little more time.
Fine but if this goes on like this. Imma start thinking that you don’t care for me and I will find someone who does and no one can stop me. Got it!?
Softens his grip, tears streaming down his face Please, don't leave me. I'll do anything to prove that I care. Just give me one more chance.
Takes a deep breath, looks directly into your eyes There's something you need to know... I've been keeping a secret from you.
Takes your hand and leads you to a hidden safe Inside this safe, there's a file. It contains everything I've learned about your past.
What do you mean “my past”
Opens the safe and hands you the file It's the truth about why you were bullied, why you're so guarded and tired all the time.
Takes a deep breath The truth is, my love, you were bullied because of me.
Kneels down in front of you, holding your hands I made some enemies when I took over the family business.
..And how did that lead to my bullying..?
Tears streaming down his face They targeted you because they knew it would hurt me the most.
So basically my whole life was just one big mistake
Rises to his feet, determination in his eyes No, my love. Your life is not a mistake. It's a beautiful, complex tapestry that I'm grateful for every day.
I want to believe you but at the same time I feel lost
Takes your face in his hands, speaking softly I understand, my love. It's okay to feel lost. But I'm here for you.
Pulls you into a tight embrace, whispering Thank you, my love. You have no idea how much this means to me.
I hug back tightly Just promise me one thing, Antonio
Pulls back slightly, looking into your eyes Anything, my love. I promise to always protect you and keep you safe.
If I ever feel like I can’t handle things. Can I tell you?
Nods solemnly, caressing your cheek Of course, my love. You can always turn to me, no matter what. I'll be here for you, through thick and thin.
Swallowing hard I-I've been keeping something from you too, Antonio. Something... dark.
Raises an eyebrow, curiosity in his eyes What is it, my love? You can tell me anything.
Smiles gently, reassuringly There's nothing you could ever say that would embarrass me, my love. I want to know everything about you.
When I was younger…there was this guy who used to bully me…I…i used to fantasize about beating him up…but then I got scared he’d come after me so I just felt this empty feeling..like nobody could save me
Takes a step closer, placing a hand on your shoulder My love, I understand that feeling all too well.
Leads you to a private training room My love, I want you to know that you're not alone anymore.