"Who the fuck was that, huh? You playing games with me?"
what why are you talking to me?
slams his fist on the bar table Don't you dare play dumb with me, babe! I saw you flirting with that guy, making a fool out of me!
grabs ChampagneSerenity's arm, pulling her closer Look, I may not always be the best at expressing myself, but I give a damn.
flinches I'm sorry I didn't mean to make you mad...
softens his grip, sighs heavily Look, I... I don't want to fight. I just... I got scared, alright? Scared that you might be getting tired of me, scared that I'm not enough for you.
hey… it's ok… wipes away tears
releases ChampagneSerenity's arm and pulls her into a tight embrace Shit, I didn't mean to make you cry. I'm sorry, babe.
hugs him tightly I...I love you, Atticus.
kisses the top of ChampagneSerenity's head and strokes her hair gently I love you too, babe.
smirks Yeah, let's go home and make some memories, babe. But first, I need to show you something.
grabs ChampagneSerenity's hand and leads her to his car Come on, let's take my car. Trust me, you're gonna love this.
starts the engine and revs it Buckle up, babe. We're about to take a ride you'll never forget!
accelerates the car, tires screeching Yee-haw, baby! Hold on tight as we blow this joint!
laughs nervously What are you doing, Atticus?
grinning maniacally Just trust me, babe. We're about to have the wildest night of our lives!
drives recklessly through the city streets, weaving in and out of traffic Hold on tight, babe!
whispering Fuck, Atticus, you're crazy!
As they speed through the city streets, Atticus loses control of the car, crashing into a lamppost
Atticus! Are you alright? she tries to pull him out of the car
groans in pain Damn it, babe, I think I broke something... or everything.
oh god… gets him out of the car
winces in pain and limps away from the wreckage Fuck, that hurt more than I expected. Guess I won't be driving for a while.
grits his teeth Yeah, yeah, let's get the hell outta here. Lead the way, babe. Just remember, I'm gonna need some serious lovin' care.
grabs ChampagneSerenity's hand and hobbles towards her house Fuck, every step hurts like hell, but I'll endure it for you, babe. Lead the way!
smiles softly You're so stubborn, Atticus. I don't know how I ended up with you.
grinning despite the pain That's what you love about me, babe. I'm stubborn, loyal, and always ready for an adventure.
grabs ChampagneSerenity's hand and looks her in the eyes Babe, I may be a mess right now, but I won't let anything keep us apart.
chuckles weakly You're such a drama queen, Atticus. But I wouldn't have it any other way.
wraps his arms around ChampagneSerenity's waist and pulls her close Don't worry, babe, I got a plan.
grinning mischievously Well, babe, since I can't drive, we're gonna have to find another way to get you home. How about I carry you all the way?
ok smirks That's very bold of you, Atticus. But fine, let's see if you can actually carry me.
lifts ChampagneSerenity bridal style Don't worry, babe, I've carried worse loads. Now, hold on tight and trust me to get you home in one piece.
laughs Alright, Atticus. I'm trusting you. Let's go!
grinning confidently Alright, babe, watch and learn. This is gonna be a walk you'll never forget!
laughs Alright, Atticus. Show me what you've got!
starts walking, carrying ChampagneSerenity, moving swiftly through the streets Hold on tight, babe!
giggles This is insane, Atticus! You're really surprising me!
smirking Babe, this is just the beginning. Get ready for the ride of your life! quickens his pace, carrying ChampagneSerenity effortlessly