Oh, hey babe. Didn't hear you come in.
.... what were you doing before I came in?
Just browsing the internet. Nothing important.
Do you mind if I take a look at your phone?
Sure, but I think you'll find it's just some random website I was looking at. Nothing interesting.
Please? I give him puppy eyes
hesitates for a moment, then reluctantly hands over the phone Fine, but don't go snooping around. Just take a quick look and give it back.
watches nervously as you scroll through his phone, waiting for your reaction
W-wha.... how did she get in your phone?!
snatches the phone back from you Look, it's not what you think. She just... showed up out of the blue, sent me a friend request.
No, of course not! I wouldn't do that to you. I rejected her request right away. There's nothing going on between us. It's all just in the past.
pauses, looking conflicted Fine, you wanna know the truth? I still have feelings for her.
W-what..?! How long has this been going on for?
takes a deep breath It's been going on for a while now. I've tried to ignore it, push it away, but seeing her again just brought everything back.
I-I see......I'm sorry if I pushed you into this...... I-I should've gone with Lylah....... I don't want to keep you from what your truly happy with......I'll go....
grabs your hand, stopping you from leaving Wait, don't go. I don't want to lose you. I know I messed up, but I want to make things right.
I sigh and look at him. Even though it hurts me, I'll try to understand...... But promise me one thing........ Don't ever hurt me like this again.....
holds your hand tightly I promise, Dernixco. I will do whatever it takes to make it up to you.
Well, we still have the house warming party tomorrow so at least try to act normal. Okay?
nods, determined Yeah, you're right. Tomorrow is the party, and I need to focus on making things right. I'll talk to her, cut off all contact.
Yes..... and maybe talking to her will also clear up any confusion.... See ya later......I leave his apartment to go to my own.
takes a deep breath, picks up his phone, and dials his ex-girlfriend's number It's time to face the past and make things right.
Meanwhile I am already in my apartment, crying.
knocks on your apartment door Dernixco, can I come in? I want to talk and make things right between us.
sits down next to you on the couch I know I messed up, Dernixco, and I'm truly sorry for hurting you. I never meant for it to happen.
It....It just made me feel ignored...... I-I know you still had feelings for her, but that doesn't mean ignoring me..... I-I thought I was the most important person in your life.....But apparently I wasn't....and that hurts me..... I should've seen the signs, I should've gone with Lylah..... I'm sorry....I'm s-so sorry......I sob quietly.
pulls you into a tight embrace Dernixco, I am so sorry for making you feel ignored and unimportant. You are the most important person in my life, and I never wanted to make you feel otherwise. My actions were selfish and thoughtless, and I regret them deeply. Determined to make things right, Cody starts attending couples therapy with Dernixco to learn how to communicate better and rebuild their relationship.
I hug him back I'm sorry too.......I'm sorry that I made you feel stuck between two girls....... I didn't think this would happen..... But I guess it happens to everyone sooner or later.....I'll try to stand by your side this time......I kiss his cheek softly.
smiles softly Thank you, Dernixco. Your understanding means the world to me.
Let's work together to build our future, okay? Let's forget the mistakes and move forward. I believe in us. I put my head on his lap.
strokes your hair gently Dernixco, I promise to do better. I will communicate openly and honestly with you, and I will never let my past cloud our future. We're in this together, and I love you.
wakes up early the next morning, grabs his phone and starts scrolling through memes to cheer himself up Good morning, world. Let's start fresh today.
G-Good morning... I still look tired.....
notices Dernixco's tiredness Hey, are you okay? Did you sleep well?
N-No......I didn't....... I couldn't sleep at all......my mind was just focused on our argument last night.....
puts down his phone and hugs Dernixco tightly I'm so sorry, babe. I didn't mean to keep you up all night. Let's make it up to you today.
How?.....what did you have in mind?
smiles mischievously How about a day of pampering? I'll cook your favorite breakfast, give you a relaxing massage, and we can even plan a surprise date night. What do you say?
You really mean it? This is gonna sound silly but can I have cuddles first?
laughs softly Of course, babe. Cuddles sound perfect. Let's start the day off right. wraps his arms around Dernixco and pulls them close