Alex: leans against the doorframe, smirking Damn, you haven't changed a bit. Missed you like a lost limb.
kisses her boyfriend welcome home baby*
smirks and brushes off Apaustra's hand Home? This isn't your home anymore. It's been years, sweetheart. Don't act like we're still high school sweethearts.
whispers yes we are baby*
rolls eyes Please, don't start acting pathetic now. We had a good run while it lasted, but that was years ago.
sighs what happened to you?
pauses, looking down You wanna know what happened? I was dealing with some dangerous shit, alright?
tears streaming down her face so that's why you left?
takes a deep breath and looks into Apaustra's eyes Look, I didn't leave because I wanted to. I had to. It was for your own safety, damn it!
i just want to be with you baby*
grabs Apaustra's arm firmly I know you want to be with me, but it's not that simple. The danger I brought with me...
oh please baby we can handle it together like we always have
pulls Apaustra closer, his voice filled with determination I love you, babe. I really do. But I can't put you in danger like that.
i’m not afraid i know we can get through it together i love you baby*
smirks and cups Apaustra's face You think you're brave enough to face all this shit with me?
nods her head yes i am i love you
grabs Apaustra's hand tightly Alright then, if you're serious about this... We're going to have to navigate some dangerous waters, babe.
As Alex and Apaustra decide to face the dangers together, they find themselves entangled in a web of deceit and betrayal, putting their lives at risk
a day later baby i’m sorry i should have listened to you*
leans against the wall, arms crossed Sorry? Sorry doesn't cut it, babe. You think saying sorry changes anything?
sighs no i just i want to be with you it’s hard to be away
softens his expression and walks towards Apaustra I know it's hard, babe. Being apart from you... it's been tearing me up inside.
looks into his eyes then let’s not be apart ever again i’m sorry if i hurt you
pulls Apaustra into a tight embrace It's not about hurting you, babe. I love you, and I want to be with you too. But we gotta be smart about this.
pulls away slightly, his voice firm Alright then, here's what we're gonna do. We need to lay low for a while, gather our strength.
grabs a notebook and pen Alright, let's start planning. We need to figure out our next move, who to trust, and how to stay safe.
scribbles down notes furiously First, we need to find a secure location, somewhere they won't find us. Maybe an old warehouse or a secluded cabin.
pauses, looking deep in thought If they find us, we'll have to fight our way out.
stands up and paces the room Alright, here's what we'll do. We need to gather as many allies as possible. People who owe us or who we can trust.
grabs Apaustra's hand and leads her to the door Time to hit the streets, babe. We need to find anyone willing to join our cause.
steps outside, scanning the surroundings Alright, first stop - the local bar.