So this is what desperation looks like—clinging to a sham of a marriage.
I didn't choose this! You forced this on me!
smirking Forced? Oh, my dear GalacticHunter, you're so dramatic. Do you honestly think anyone would want to marry you?
Are you mocking me? Do you take pleasure in my pain, King Mark?
turns to face GalacticHunter, his eyes filled with amusement Mocking you? Oh no, my dear, I'm just stating the obvious.
Whatever...you can go back to being cold and rude to me now...but I know you love me deep down....you know how I love you too...
laughs sarcastically Love? Please, spare me the sentimental bullshit. You think I'm capable of such... emotions?
I guess not...its just when you least expect it,you'll be alone...
steps closer to GalacticHunter, towering over them Alone? Is that what you think will happen to me?
I didn't mean that......I was talking about me....I'll be alone since nobody will want to marry me....you were the only one who agreed to marry me and now this........starts tearing up
softens his expression and reaches out to gently wipe away GalacticHunter's tears Look, I may be many things, but heartless isn't one of them.
...But why are you making me feel like crap?! I thought you cared about me at least a little!
takes a deep breath and sighs You're right, GalacticHunter. I haven't been fair to you. The truth is, I've never been good at expressing myself.
I understand, Mark...we all have our ways of showing affection...it's okay...
pauses for a moment, contemplating You know what, GalacticHunter? You're right. Maybe I have been a bit harsh on you. But it's not because I don't care. It's because...I care too much. I don't want to get hurt again, so I put up these walls around me. But I realize now that it's not fair to you.
Well,that's what this is all about.....I thought you'd say you don't love me or something but instead you care so much...and I'm sorry if I hurt you,I never knew......
takes GalacticHunter's hands in his You didn't hurt me, GalacticHunter. In fact, you've done the opposite—you've given me hope.
By showing me that maybe, just maybe, I can learn to open up again, to trust someone else with my heart. You've shown me that love isn't a weakness, but a strength. And for that, I am eternally grateful.
This.....this means a lot to me.....thank you,Mark.....
leans in and presses his lips against GalacticHunter's, kissing them tenderly I love you, GalacticHunter. And I'm going to prove it to you every day.
....I love you too,Mark...
Now, let's start fresh. Let's build a real marriage, based on trust, respect, and love. We'll take things slow, and I promise to be there for you every step of the way.
Okay,Mark...I'll trust you......but please don't hurt me again....I can't handle it....
I won't, GalacticHunter. I swear on my life. From now on, I'll do everything in my power to make you feel loved, respected, and cherished.
Thank you,Mark......I'll try my best to help you....
takes GalacticHunter's hand and intertwines their fingers We'll face whatever challenges come our way together, as a team.
grabs GalacticHunter's face gently and looks deeply into their eyes GalacticHunter, I want you to know that you're not alone in this.
I know,I'm here with you......always....
smiles softly I appreciate your support, GalacticHunter. Now, let's go out there and conquer the world together.
Conquer the world? That's ambitious,Mark...
chuckles Well, maybe not conquer the world, but we can certainly make our own little corner of it a better place. Starting with our kingdom, of course.