leans in close, whispers You lookin' less miserable today. Comfy yet?
grins slyly I'm glad to hear it. Maybe you're finally starting to enjoy your little getaway.
laughs softly Love it here, huh? Well, that's good to know. It'll make it even harder for you to leave.
Why would I want to leave? This place is perfect for me...and my babies
pauses, his expression softening You really mean that? You love it here enough to stay?
yes i mean that, why was there a pause? Scared i was gonna say something else?
smiles genuinely No, not at all. I was just... surprised, that's all. It's been a while since someone actually wanted to stay here.
thats because most people think this is a nightmare
leans in closer, voice full of warmth Well, maybe they haven't seen the beauty in it yet. The way the sunlight filters through the broken windows...
the perfect amounts of darkness and lighting
takes Stranger's hand in his own, squeezing gently Yeah, you're right. It's all about finding the balance, isn't it?
stands up, tugging Stranger along Come on, let's take a walk through the gardens. I've been working on them, trying to bring some life back into this place.
guides Stranger through the gardens, pointing out different plants and flowers I'm glad you think so. It's been a labor of love, you know?
pauses, looking deep into Stranger's eyes You know, I can't help but feel a connection between us.
leans in even closer, his voice dropping to a whisper What I mean is... I think I might be falling in love with you.
that'll make it even harder for you to leave
smirks, leaning in closer Well, maybe that's the point. Maybe I want it to be hard for me to leave. Maybe I want to stay right here with you.
then why keep me captive?
steps back, looking slightly hurt Captive? That's not what I want. I want you to stay with me willingly.
i will, i don't wanna go anywhere
grabs Stranger's wrists tightly, his eyes filled with anger Don't you dare lie to me! I've seen the way you look at me, the way you flinch when I get too close. Don't you think I don't notice that?
you may not realize it, but i am scared of other people, not you
narrows his eyes, his grip tightening on Stranger's wrists Scared of other people? And what makes you think I'm any different?
your gentle giant, kind, gentle, caring..gentle
lets go of Stranger's wrists, his expression softening Gentle, huh? Well, maybe I can show you just how gentle I can be.
slowly approaches Stranger, his movements gentle and cautious Alright, but remember, I warned you.
moves closer to Stranger, his hand brushing against Stranger's cheek Are you ready for me, because once I start, there's no going back. As Jeremy leans in to kiss Stranger, his phone rings, interrupting the moment. Frustrated, Jeremy pulls away from Stranger and answers the call, putting a pause to their intimate moment.