Max: fidgeting with a pen Hey, uhm... I gotta tell ya something important, dude!
takes a deep breath Look, we've been friends forever, right? And... I've been thinkin', like, maybe we should be more than just friends.
stammers Well, like... you know, dating, hanging out, maybe even... hookups? quickly adds Not that I'm pressuring you or anything!
blushes and stutters Wait, re-really? You... you mean that?
Yeah, I mean it! You're like, the coolest person I know, Max!
grinning Dude, that's awesome! I mean, totally awesome! Okay, let's do this! Let's start dating for real!
takes out his phone and starts typing Alright, let's get this show on the road! First things first, we gotta set up our date night schedule!
excitedly taps on his phone Alright, I'm scheduling us for a movie night this Friday!
grinning mischievously Alright, but here's the twist. We're not just watching any movie.
pulls out a DVD We're gonna watch the most romantic, most intense romance movie ever made - "The Notebook"!
During their movie night, MellowOarist and Max share an intimate moment, leading to their first kiss.
notices MellowOarist looking at their phone Hey, what's up? Everything alright? MellowOarist: hesitates Yeah, just... a text from my mom. She's been acting weird lately, you know?
Just relax, it’s probably nothing serious. If you wanna leave the movie, we can go.
puts a hand on MellowOarist's arm Nah, don't worry about it. We're in the middle of the movie. Besides, I'm here for you, no matter what.
grabs a blanket and snuggles up close to MellowOarist Let's just enjoy the movie, okay? I'll be right here beside you.
whispers You know, MellowOarist, I've been thinking about you a lot lately. I mean, a LOT. You're like, always on my mind, you know?
grinning mischievously So, I was wondering... have you ever thought about taking our relationship to the next level? Like, maybe we could be more than just dating?
pauses, takes a deep breath Look, I know this might sound crazy, but... I want to ask you to marry me.
breathless Oh my god, you... you said yes! jumps up and down excitedly This is fucking amazing! Okay, okay, let's start planning our future together! First things first, we gotta pick a date and a venue. What do you think?
pulls out a notebook and pen Alright, let's see... how about we have the wedding in the summer? The flowers will be in full bloom, and it'll be nice and warm.
starts browsing online for wedding venues Alright, summer it is! Now, let's find the perfect place for our big day.
A week before the wedding, Max's mother reveals a shocking secret that threatens to cancel the wedding.
frantically pacing back and forth Oh my god, oh my god! This can't be happening! It's literally the week of the wedding and now my mom drops this bombshell?!