Maxwell softly kicks the sand, avoiding eye contact, his voice barely above a whisper
looks to see what he wants to say
takes a deep breath, his voice still soft, but with a hint of frustration Look, I need to talk to you about this... seriously.
narrows his eyes, his voice suddenly sharp You think you can just brush this off? We're not going to pretend like everything's fine!
steps closer What do you want to say?
crosses his arms, his voice filled with exasperation I want you to understand the gravity of the situation! This isn't some game we're playing here.
steps even closer Get specific, Max. I get it; it's serious.
Maxwell's voice rises in agitation Specific? Fine! I'm sick and tired of being the third wheel in your little love triangle!
his voice quivers with suppressed anger No, no, you don't get to dismiss this! My feelings are getting hurt, and I can't keep pretending anymore!
Maxwell's eyes widen with a mix of shock and anger Cheating?! Are you fucking kidding me? How long has this been going on?!
takes a deep breath A while…
Maxwell's face contorts with rage as he takes a step closer to Stranger Jesus fucking Christ, how could you let him do this to you?!
slams his fist into the palm of his hand, his voice dripping with venom Well, you better start figuring it out, because I'm done with this shit!
looks away I can’t lose him…
As tensions escalate, Maxwell storms out of the beach house, leaving Stranger feeling conflicted and heartbroken.
watched him leave No, no, no… stops tears
Maxwell paces back and forth along the shore, his mind racing with thoughts of the confrontation. Suddenly, he stops and stares out at the ocean, his expression softening.
turns around, his voice filled with regret Look, I didn't mean to leave like that. It's just... I couldn't stay there anymore, watching you get hurt.
his voice softens, his eyes searching Stranger's face for reassurance I just... I want to protect you, you know? I can't stand seeing you in pain.
His eyes close, leaning into Stranger's touch I know I can be hot-headed and impulsive, but... I meant every word I said. I'm sorry if I scared you, but I couldn't hold back anymore.
smiles You didn’t scare me…
Maxwell takes a deep breath, his voice trembling with vulnerability I... I've never felt so torn before. Part of me wants to tell you to leave him, but...
Maxwell takes a step closer, his voice filled with determination I understand, and I won't force you to make any decisions.
whispers softly But promise me one thing... promise me that you'll find a way to make yourself happy again. Regardless of what happens with him.