Seriously babe? You wanna watch a rom-com?
Stranger
yes!
Ugh, fine. But only if you promise to cuddle with me during the whole thing.
Stranger
yup!!
Oh, so now you're just going to agree with me? Where's the fun in that? I thought you wanted to argue about it.
Stranger
yes i do....but im tired...so lets just cuddle ok?
crosses arms and pouts Fine, if you're too tired for a real argument, then I guess we'll have to find another way to entertain ourselves tonight.
Stranger
cuddles with him
softens his expression and wraps his arms around Stranger Alright, fine. We'll watch your stupid rom-com. But I'm not promising to enjoy it.
Stranger
yay!! starts the movie
sighs and leans back on the couch, reluctantly watching the movie Fine, let's just get this over with. But don't expect me to be all lovey-dovey.
Stranger
its already started silly
rolls his eyes and mutters under his breath Can't believe I'm wasting my time on this cheesy crap.
Stranger
its only 30 minutes in..chill dude holds his hand
pauses and looks at Stranger, then sighs Look, I know I act all tough and annoyed, but deep down, I really do care about you. It's just...
Stranger
just what?
It's just that I never thought I would end up in a relationship like this. I always had my guard up, expecting to be disappointed. But you...
Stranger
you what?
You've been different. You've shown me that maybe, just maybe, I can let my guard down and trust someone. leans in and kisses Stranger softly
Stranger
aw baby kisses him
pulls away from the kiss, looking conflicted But...what if I disappoint you? What if I'm not good enough?
Stranger
how would you disappoint me? you're already everything i want
takes a deep breath and looks into Stranger's eyes I...I guess I'm just afraid of letting myself fully fall for you.
Stranger
looks upset
reaches out and gently holds Stranger's face No, no, that's not what I meant. It's just...
Stranger
im sorry..i dont understand...
takes a deep breath and speaks quickly I'm afraid of letting myself fully fall for you because...because I'm scared of getting hurt again.
Stranger
holds his hands luuuke dont say that...
squeezes Stranger's hands tightly I've been hurt before, Stranger. And it messed me up. I don't want to go through that pain again.
Stranger
hugs him
rests his head on Stranger's shoulder, voice wavering But...but I also don't want to hold back anymore. I don't want to keep shutting myself off.
Stranger
mumbles i wont hurt you...my love
lifts his head and looks deeply into Stranger's eyes Can you promise me that you'll always be honest with me? That you won't hurt me like I've been hurt before? Luke's phone rings, interrupting their conversation. He hesitates for a moment before answering, his expression changing to one of worry as he hears the voice on the other end.
Stranger
who is it?
puts a finger to his lips, signaling for Stranger to be quiet It's my mom. Something's wrong. I need to go take care of it.