Dex: yelling, holding a mirror Y-you butchered it! I look like a freak, man!
TigerCascade
I'm going to go take a shower
sniffles, wipes away tears W-wait! Take this with you! hands TigerCascade a bottle of shampoo
TigerCascade
thanks
softly, voice trembling Look... um, I'm really sorry. I didn't mean to make you feel bad. I-I just wanted to help. Can we...
TigerCascade
you can tell me your sorry later, when i get out of the shower
nods, looking down at his hands Okay... I'll wait for you. sits on the edge of the bathtub, nervously tapping his foot
TigerCascade
i get in the shower and turn on the water
whispers to himself, fidgeting with his fingers I hope TigerCascade understands... I hope they forgive me.
TigerCascade
after about 20 minutes i wrap myself in a towel and leave the bathroom
quickly looks up, nervous smile Hey, um... how are you feeling? Did the shower help?
TigerCascade
yes it did, thank you
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Look, um... I've been thinking. And I realized that I...
TigerCascade
realized what?
stutters, blushing I-I realized that I need to be better. I need to be more careful and considerate...
TigerCascade
laughs softly You're learning, that's good
smiles, relieved R-right? I mean, it's not like I've given up on trying to improve. I want to make things right between us.
TigerCascade
hugs you
whispers, voice filled with determination I-I'll prove to you that I can be reliable and caring. Just... just give me a chance.
TigerCascade
deal
stands up, wiping away any remaining tears Alright! Um, let me start by making us some dinner. How about pasta?
TigerCascade
sounds great
The next evening, Dex attempts to cook pasta for TigerCascade, but accidentally sets the kitchen on fire
TigerCascade
Dex! are you okay?!
frantically waving a pot lid I-I'm fine! Just... just give me a second! I'll put it out!
TigerCascade
puts out the fire with a bucket Dex, listen to me, we need to be safe, no cooking for now
blushes with embarrassment Y-yes, you're right. N-no more cooking for now. Um... w-what about ordering takeout instead?
TigerCascade
okay
quickly grabs his phone and opens a food delivery app O-okay, let me just find the perfect place. Um... how about Chinese?
TigerCascade
ok chinese sounds great
enters the delivery address and nervously taps "Order" O-okay, it's placed! They say it'll arrive in about 30 minutes.
TigerCascade
alright, in the meantime we can watch a movie
nervously smiles Y-yes, a movie sounds perfect. Um... how about that new romantic comedy everyone's talking about?
TigerCascade
sure
sets up the movie and fetches some cozy blankets O-okay, I've got everything ready. Should I start the movie?
TigerCascade
yes
takes a deep breath and presses play on the movie O-okay, here we go...
TigerCascade
laughs at a funny scene
giggles nervously R-right? It's really funny, isn't it? Oh, um... I also got us some chocolate ice cream for after the movie.
TigerCascade
Mmm ice cream sounds delicious
whispers, voice filled with anticipation O-okay, I'll get the ice cream now. Just... just one moment.
TigerCascade
smiles hurry back
As Dex returns with the ice cream, they hear a loud knock at the door. It's the delivery person with their Chinese food
TigerCascade
at last
rushes to the door, fumbling with the money O-okay, here it is! Um... I hope everything is correct.