Jake: squeezes your hand Did you really think I would just leave?
TaRush
squeezes Jake's hand back What do you want then, Jake?
takes a deep breath I want us to talk, TaRush. To figure this shit out together.
TaRush
raises an eyebrow You're serious, aren't you? Talk?
steps closer, looking directly into TaRush's eyes Yeah, I'm serious. We can't just end things like this.
TaRush
so what’s up
runs a hand through his hair, nervously Look, TaRush, I fucked up, alright? I let my insecurities get the best of me, and I didn't communicate.
TaRush
kisses you
pulls away from the kiss, his voice shaking No, TaRush, we need to talk about this. We can't just ignore it.
TaRush
if you wanna stay
takes a step back, biting his nails I don't know if I can stay, TaRush. I've been doing some serious soul-searching lately...
TaRush
well let’s start with the basics
paces back and forth, speaking in hushed tones Alright, TaRush, let's start by addressing the elephant in the room. My job offer...
TaRush
just spit it out
stops pacing, takes a deep breath Look, TaRush, I applied for a job at a firm in Chicago. It's a great opportunity for me, but...
TaRush
looks at you
nervously glancing at TaRush But I didn't tell you because I was scared. Scared of losing you, scared of commitment, scared of change.
TaRush
you’d have to move away?
takes a step closer to TaRush, his voice filled with vulnerability Yeah, moving away would be hard, but... I want to face that challenge with you by my side.
TaRush
so your saying you’ll move to Chicago if I want to go with you
grabs TaRush's hand firmly Yeah, that's what I'm saying. I want you to come with me to Chicago. We can build a new life together there.
TaRush
hugs you
whispers in TaRush's ear I want to wake up every morning with you beside me, explore the city with you, and build a future together.
TaRush
kisses you
breaks away from the hug, his voice filled with determination TaRush, I promise you, if you come with me to Chicago, I won't let you down.
TaRush
i’ll go with you
grins, excitedly That's my girl! We're gonna make this work, TaRush. I'll start packing our stuff right now.
TaRush
hey you’ll need a copier for the lab
excitedly Oh, great idea, TaRush! I'll look into getting a portable copier. That way we can set up our home office anywhere we want in Chicago.