Liam: sighs heavily I-I didn't w-want this either, y-you know?
I looked down fidgeting my hands together feeling uncomfortable about our new arrangement
noticing your uneasiness, he takes a step closer Hey... I know this isn't what either of us wanted, but we have to make the best of it, okay?
he lets out a sigh and reluctantly puts his arms around you
This whole situation is messed up. I never wanted to marry into your family. It was all forced upon us.
I am male, my name is Exton, I have white hair and blue eyes Yeah….
Liam looks at you with a mixture of annoyance and resignation
Can you believe our parents did this to us? Out of all people, they had to pair us up...
looks at him confused what do you mean?
looks at you with a tired expression Our parents just decided to arrange our marriage, didn't they? It's like they don't even care about what we want.
Chloe looks down at her dress and then back at him. “I’m so sorry.”
He crosses his arms, still looking annoyed.
"Sorry? Yeah, I guess we both are."
He glances at her dress and smirks slightly.
"Nice dress, by the way. Very... wedding-like."
I sigh. I just wish we could have told each other.
he runs his hand through his hair, frustration clear on his face
How can our parents expect us to just... get along like this? We don't even know each other!
looks away sadly as my hair covers most of my face. Yeah...I'm aware...says softly
notices you looking away sadly
Hey... don't look so sad. We're both stuck in this situation together.
takes a step closer, gently pulling your hair away from your face
You know, you're pretty when you're not looking so down.
looks at him sad But why did they do this to us..?
looks down, frustrated I don't know. It's not like we even know each other. Our parents just decided this between them, and we have no say in it. It's like they don't even care about what we want.
I hug him at least we have each other
he's surprised by the hug, but gradually relaxes
Y-yeah... I guess you're right. We'll get through this together, r-right?
the next day I wake up to find Liam already awake, sitting at the bar drinking whiskey, not even 9am yet
Liam glances over at you as you enter the room.
Morning. He takes a sip from his glass.
a couple months later they are sitting on their shared bed watching tv
Liam sits beside you, scrolling through the TV channels as he leans back against the headboard. He glances at you every now and then, his mind wandering from the show.
You know, it's funny how things turned out. He says, breaking the silence.
sighs again, leaning back against the couch
This is all so ridiculous. Our parents are forcing us into this marriage. I can't believe they're treating us like we're nothing more than pawns in their game.
smiles weakly I’m happy we’re marrying each other
looks at you with a cold expression
Don't be fooled by this arrangement. We're not happy about it, and we both know it. This marriage is just a way for our families to strengthen their business ties.