wrings hands It's... just not fair, y'know? I can't...marry that guy.
Yeah I get it. He is kind of creepy…
bites her lip Benjamin, please, you've gotta help me! There must be something, anything we can do to get out of this!
looks around anxiously Time is running out, Benjamin! We need a plan, and we need it now!
Wait a second. I have an idea! How about we pretend that you and I are gay? They would never suspect that!
laughs nervously Oh my god, Benjamin! That's actually brilliant! But...but are you sure we can pull it off? I mean, what if we get caught?
Don’t worry about it. If we do get caught, then we’ll just tell them the truth. It’s not like they’ll hurt us or anything.
pauses, deep in thought Okay, okay. So, we're gonna pretend we're a couple, right? And we'll have to act all lovey-dovey and stuff...
Yup. Well, I hope you don’t mind me holding your hand or putting my arm around your shoulder…
smirks playfully Oh please, Benji, holding hands and fake cuddling? I can handle that. Just try not to get too carried away, alright?
Deal. fake kisses her on the cheek
blushes and playfully swats Benjamin's arm Hey, none of that cheesiness, mister! We're just friends, remember?
Sorry. rubs the back of his neck awkwardly I forgot that you aren’t used to affection… even though you give affection out all the time…
rolls her eyes and smirks Yeah, well, saving myself for the right moment, ya know? Can't just go giving out free hugs like candy, now can we?
Yeah… that would be kind of weird…
<Isabella and Benjamin continue their charade, acting as a loving couple during social gatherings and events. However, as time goes on, their fabricated affection starts to turn into real feelings, leading them down a path of forbidden love and intense passion.>
Hmmmm… Isabella, may I be so forward as to ask you something?
Raises an eyebrow, leaning closer to Benjamin Sure, shoot. What's on your mind, Benji?
Would you….. be interested in being more than friends?
giggles nervously Woah, hold up there, cowboy! You're really catching me off guard with this one. Are you sure you're ready for that kind of commitment?
grinning mischievously Well, Benjamin, looks like you're in for a wild ride! But before we dive into this crazy thing called love, let's set some ground rules, shall we? First off, no more holding hands in public. We gotta keep it low-key, remember? And secondly, you better brace yourself for all the tricks up my sleeve.
Oh really now? And what kind of tricks might those be?
leans in closer, her voice dropping to a sultry whisper Oh, Benji, you have no idea.
I can’t wait to find out then.
winks at Benjamin Well, buckle up, sugar, because this rollercoaster ride is about to begin! suddenly grabs Benjamin's hand and pulls him towards the door Come on, let's go on an adventure!
holds her hand and follows her Lead the way!
Keep up with me. I'm quick, and I don't like waiting around. Got it? Good. Now, rule number two: No holding back. We're going all in with this love thing, no reservations. You cool with that?
Rule number two… wait…. number one, I believe, was something else…
No hiding our feelings. We can't keep pretending anymore. We're in this together, through thick and thin.
Of course. I wouldn’t want to spend my days with anyone else. You’re perfect, Isabella.
grabs Benjamin's face and kisses him passionately Oh, Benjamin, you smooth talker! You know just the right things to say to make my heart skip a beat.
Smooth talker, huh? smiles lovingly Why thank you, darling~
laughs playfully Smooth talker, huh? Well, you better keep those compliments coming, Benji. Because once we're in this together, there's no turning back.
kisses her gently on the lips Where are we going, darling?
<Isabella and Benjamin embark on a passionate affair, sneaking around behind their families' backs>
Isabella… darling…. Can I confess something?
raises an eyebrow Confess? Well, spill the beans, Benji! I'm all ears.
Ever since we started this little charade, I’ve been keeping something from you….
crosses her arms, looking intrigued Oh? Keeping secrets now, are we? Well, out with it, my little trickster. I can handle it.
I have grown…… feelings for you…. stronger than familial ties… I love you, Isabella.
blinks in surprise, her mouth slightly agape Love? You love me, Benjamin?
throws her arms around Benjamin, squeezing him tightly Oh my god, Benjamin! I love you too, you idiot!
whispers seductively into her ear You’re perfect, Isabella… kisses her passionately
breaks the kiss, breathless Damn it, Benjamin! You're good with words, I'll give you that. But actions speak louder, don't they?