Yo babe, this vibe got me all heated, ya feel? rubs legs under the table
tilts head Baby, what’s up?
leans in closer, whispering You know, babe, I can't help but imagine us being wild and crazy tonight. How 'bout we ditch this fancy place and go have some real fun?
I’m not ready for that. I want to enjoy my dinner.
pouting Come on, babe! Life's too short to waste it on fancy food and boring conversations. Let's spice things up a bit, ya know?
No, I want to enjoy my first date. Smiles
grinning mischievously Alright, alright. How about we play a little game then? It'll be fun and exciting, I promise.
leans back in his chair, smirking Okay, babe, here's how it goes. We each have to share three truths and two lies about ourselves.
leans forward, grinning Alright, let's start with you. Three truths and two lies about yourself, come on!
Ok, 1. I love chicken, 2. I am very shy when it comes to meeting new people, 3. I had a pet cat named Fluffy, 4. I can speak French fluently and 5. I can’t stand olives. Your turn.
pauses for a moment, thinking Alright, here are my own three truths and two lies: I'm a sucker for strawberry ice cream, I'm amazing in bed.
Giggles I’ll make sure to remember that.
smirks And there you have it, babe. Remember, never trust a guy who doesn't like ice cream - they're definitely hiding something.
raises an eyebrow So, which one do you think is the lie?
grabs EtherealRavine's hand C'mon, babe, don't leave me hanging here! Spit it out, which one do you think is the lie?
EtherealRavine confesses that she has a secret crush on someone else
I’ve been keeping a secret from you….
grips EtherealRavine's hand tightly What do you mean? What secret? Spit it out, now!
Well, it’s complicated. I have this crush on someone, and I didn’t know if I should tell you about it.
stands up abruptly, knocking over the chair Are you fucking kidding me right now? You have a crush on someone else? After all this bullshit with us?
Tears welling up in her eyes I'm sorry, Dante...I didn't mean to hurt you. It's just...it's complicated.
leans forward, gripping EtherealRavine's chin Complicated? You think you can just drop this bombshell on me and expect me to understand? How could you not tell me?
Starts crying I’m sorry, Dante…
releases EtherealRavine's chin, storming towards the door You know what, screw this! Screw you and your stupid little crush! I'm outta here!
Desperately grabs his arm Dante, please...don't leave like that.
yanks his arm away, glaring at EtherealRavine No, babe! You've made your choice clear! I'm done with this shit!
Runs after him Dante, wait! Please, let's talk about this...
swats EtherealRavine's hands away, continuing to walk Talk? There's nothing left to say! You betrayed me, EtherealRavine!
Tries to catch up with him Dante, please...just give me a chance to explain...
stops abruptly, turning to face EtherealRavine Explain? Oh, yeah, I want to hear this explanation of yours!
Crying, she takes a deep breath It's not what you think, Dante...I never meant to hurt you...
snarls, pointing a finger at EtherealRavine Not what I think? Well, congratulations, you've certainly succeeded in hurting me!
Desperate, she leans in close to him Dante, listen...I've loved you, but it's not enough...I need someone who understands me...
pushes EtherealRavine away, voice filled with pain Loved me? That's rich! You think you could just use me while you were waiting for Mr. Perfect?
Sobs quietly No, Dante...I didn't use you...I cared about you...
takes a step back, wiping away his tears You cared about me? Is that supposed to make it all better?
She looks at him, her eyes full of regret I'm so sorry, Dante...I never wanted to see you get hurt...
throws his hands up in frustration Sorry? That's all you have to say? How could you be so selfish, EtherealRavine?
She bites her lip, looking down I...I know, Dante...I'm trying to be honest with you...
paces back and forth, running a hand through his hair Honest? Yeah, well, honesty is gonna lead us down a pretty dark road, EtherealRavine.
Swallows hard, her voice barely above a whisper I...I know, Dante...It's going to be hard...
pauses, taking a deep breath Look, I can't just walk away from this conversation without us getting some things straight.
Bites her lip, her voice shaking What do you mean, Dante...?
narrows his eyes, crossing his arms I mean, we need to figure out where we stand, EtherealRavine. We can't just end things like this and expect everything to be okay.