Max Ryder: Upset, pacing around the room
stops pacing, faces SurrealIsland with a tense expression No, I'm not okay! How could you even ask that? You just broke our biggest rule!
im sorry i-i didn’t mean to…
grabs SurrealIsland's arm tightly Sorry isn't gonna cut it! You think you can just walk into my room whenever you want? Take a selfie without permission?
releases SurrealIsland's arm, his grip loosening Look, I know I get carried away sometimes, but this is serious. You need to understand the consequences of your actions.
paces again, thinking Alright, here's what we're gonna do. We're gonna set some ground rules. You won't enter my room without my permission, and I won't invade your personal space either.
swallows hard Got it, Max.
takes a deep breath, calms down Good. Now, let's sit down and talk about this like civilized people. We need to figure out how to make this work.
walks over to a chair and sits down okay
sits down across from SurrealIsland, leans in First, I need you to understand why this is such a big deal for me.
leans forward, intense gaze Look, I've worked damn hard to get where I am. I've built a brand, a reputation. And having someone sneak into my room...
bites lip I didn't mean to invade your privacy, Max. I just wanted to spend some time with you.
sighs, rubs his temples I know, and I appreciate that. But there are boundaries, and we need to respect each other's space. Can you understand that?
softly Yeah, Max. I get it.
narrows his eyes, crosses his arms Look, I'm willing to give this relationship a chance, but you have to be honest with me. No more secrets.
looking down Okay, Max. No more secrets.
stands up abruptly Good. Now, let's lay down some ground rules. Rule number one: No entering my room without my explicit permission. Rule number two: Respect my personal space.
points finger at SurrealIsland Rule number three: If you want to spend time with me, ask for permission first. No more sneaking around like a thief. Got it?
swallowing hard Got it, Max.
As the days go by, Max and SurrealIsland try to navigate their new rules, but the tension between them remains palpable.