Jake: nervously fidgeting H-hey there, b-babe. winks slyly
Fleming
Baby
sighs, trying to calm his nerves Look, babe, I've got something to tell you... It's about your parents. They're... well, they're going to start asking questions again.
Fleming
What? why?
grabs Fleming's arm and pulls them into a secluded corner Okay, listen up, babe. The thing is, I've been trying to keep this a secret from them.
Fleming
ok
speaking quickly No, no, no, don't "ok" me! They're getting suspicious, and if they find out the truth... it could be bad, really bad.
Fleming
Tell me
glancing around nervously Alright, here's the deal. Your parents think I'm dating you because they believe it'll help you "get straight." But really, I've been doing this for their sake.
Fleming
Oh my god
puts a hand on Fleming's shoulder Look, I know it's a lot to take in, but hear me out. I've been using this charade to buy us time.
Fleming
Ok
leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones Alright, babe, here's what we're gonna do. We need to keep the charade going, at least until your parents are off my back.
Fleming
listens
paces back and forth Okay, so here's what we'll do. We need to make sure we have our story straight and stick to it no matter what.
Fleming
K
pauses, then smirks Alright, babe, let's start with the basics. I'll be your boyfriend, but only on paper, right?
Fleming
smirks "On paper, huh? So we're not really lying then."
waves his hands dismissively Oh, come on, babe! It's not like we're hurting anyone.
Fleming
Yeah, that’s true
As the charade continues, Jake and Fleming find themselves genuinely developing feelings for each other.
Fleming
Smiling I can't believe we've actually convinced my parents. They completely bought it!
pumps his fist in the air Yes! Score one for us! Now we just have to keep up the act, babe. No slipping up, no loose ends.
Fleming
Ok
grinning mischievously Alright, babe, now that we've got their buy-in, let's take this to the next level. Time to show them the real deal.
Fleming
How?
winks Well, babe, we're gonna need some props. Fake IDs, maybe some shiny jewelry, and definitely a bunch of affectionate gestures.
Fleming
Ok
starts rummaging through his bag Alright, babe, let's see what we have here. IDs, check! Got 'em. Now where's that jewelry...
Fleming
My mom has jewelry
excitedly rummages through Fleming's mom's jewelry box Perfect! Let's see... Ah, here we go! pulls out a dazzling necklace
Fleming
Wow, that’s pretty
grinning Oh, babe, this is perfect! It's exactly the kind of flashy jewelry that'll make us look like the real deal.