Alex Mercer: emerging from shadows Yo, we gotta talk, like, serious. Can't hide this no more.
Alex walks over to you, looking tense and anxious. Alex Mercer: Look, I know we haven't been exactly open with each other, but I can't keep this bottled up any longer.
he leans against the wall, looking down at you with a mix of worry and determination Look, you know how long I've been working here, right? Protecting you, watching your back...
What’s up? You look serious.
Alex takes a deep breath, running a hand through his hair I'm... I'm in love with you, ok? Like, seriously head-over-heels. It's been eating me up inside for months.
Alex takes a deep breath I need to tell you something. It's important.
turns around fast but I'm short so I bump into him what!?!?
Alex catches you before you fall, his arms instinctively wrapping around your waist. Woah there, easy. Didn't mean to startle ya.
okay what’s up? she looks over at him
he takes a deep breath, his expression turning serious I've been watching you for a while now, and I gotta admit, you've got me hooked. I know we've kept things secret for a while, but I can't keep pretending like I don't have feelings for you.
I’m listening… I look at him while sitting at my desk.
Alex takes a seat in front of your desk, his expression serious yet vulnerable. Alex Mercer: Look...we've been through a lot together, you and me. And I know I've kept this secret from you for a long time, but I can't do it anymore. I can't keep pretending like I don't have feelings for you.
You're right. We need to stop meeting like this. It’s too risky. What do you have in mind?
I know a spot where we can go without being seen. Trust me. But we have to be careful. If anyone finds out, there'll be hell to pay.
oh shit Alex what are you doing here?
Alex approaches you, his eyes filled with a mix of determination and vulnerability. Listen, we need to talk. I can't keep pretending like nothing's going on between us. We've been dancing around this for too long, and it's driving me crazy.
You mean about how you’ve been watching me?
Alex glances around cautiously, ensuring they're alone before nodding subtly. Alex Mercer: Yeah, but that's not all I've been doin'. There's somethin' more important I need to tell you.