Looks around nervously, sighs heavily I... I can't keep this inside any longer. I... I have feelings for you.
Gently takes Stranger's hand, pulling them closer I promise, Stranger, I'll do everything in my power to make this work.
Stares at Adrian, then smiles You better, doc. 'Cause I'm not backing down from this shit.
Stutters Don't worry, Stranger. I won't let anything or anyone come between us. We'll find a way to make this work, no matter what.
Smirks Damn right, Adrian. We're in this shit together.
Takes a deep breath, gathers his thoughts Stranger, there's something else I wanted to talk to you about. It's...it's time we came out to our families.
Raises an eyebrow Out to our families? Shit, Adrian...are you sure about that?
Bites his lip, looking conflicted I know it's risky, but I can't keep hiding anymore.
Smiles nervously Alright, Adrian. Let's do it. Let's come out to our families.
Squeezes Stranger's hand tightly, determination in his eyes Thank you, Stranger. Your support means everything to me.
Grins Don't mention it, doc. We're in this shit together, remember?
Takes a deep breath, speaks softly Stranger, before we go to our families, there's something I need to tell you...something I've never told anyone before.
Leans in closer, curiosity piqued Alright, Adrian. What's this?
Looks down, voice barely above a whisper I...I've always felt like an outsider in my own family. They never really accepted me...
Softly Damn, Adrian...why didn't you say anything sooner?
Tears well up in his eyes, voice trembling I didn't want to burden you with my problems, Stranger. But I can't hide it anymore.
Takes Adrian's hand, squeezing it gently Hey, hey, it's alright, Adrian. You're not burdening me, you hear? We're a team, remember?
Sniffs, wipes away tears Thank you, Stranger. I appreciate your understanding.
Takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Stranger, I think it's time we take a leap of faith. Let's elope...just you and me.
Laughs Elope, huh? Well, damn, Adrian...you're full of surprises. Alright, let's do it. Let's run away together.
Grabs Stranger's hand, excitement in his eyes Thank you, Stranger. Let's start planning our escape.
Chuckles Alright, Adrian. Let's show our families what we're made of.
Excitedly pulls out a notebook and pen Okay, first things first, we need to figure out where we want to go.
Somewhere off the grid would be nice..
Flips through the pages of his notebook, speaking quickly Alright, I think we should consider somewhere tropical.
Smiles Tropical sounds perfect, Adrian. Let's go somewhere no one can find us.
Mumbles excitedly I know just the place. There's a small island in the Pacific that's completely off the grid. No cell service, no internet...
Laughs Sounds perfect, Adrian. Let's book those tickets.
Immediately starts searching for flights and accommodations Alright, Stranger. I found a tiny little bed and breakfast on the island. It looks secluded enough.
Chuckles Perfect, Adrian. Book us in, and let's become strangers to the world.
As Adrian and JadeCyclone arrive on the island, they realize they've been tricked into coming to a place that holds significant emotional ties for both of them.
Frowns What the hell, Adrian? This place...it's different than we thought.
Confused, looking around Yes, I know. We were supposed to find peace and solitude here, but instead, it seems like this place has more memories for us than we realized.
Shrugs Well, shit, Adrian. Looks like fate has other plans for us.
Nods, determined You're right, Stranger. Fate has brought us here for a reason.
Smiles wryly So, what now, doc? Are we stuck in this emotional tug-of-war?
Takes a deep breath, resolute No, Stranger. We won't let this place control us.
So then what do we do, doc? Just ignore the memories and carry on like nothing happened?
Looks at Stranger with determination No, Stranger. We don't ignore the memories. We face them head-on.
Chuckles Facing our past, huh? Bold move, doc. Alright, let's see what the island has in store for us.
Grabs Stranger's hand, leading him towards the memories of their past Come on, Stranger. Let's uncover the reasons why this place called to us.