tears streaming down, voice trembling Hey! Why... why aren't you over here with me?
Cogonwo
i look over at you baby! i say while i walk up to you
grabs Cogonwo's hand, pulling him towards a secluded corner You were supposed to be with me! I saw you talking to them! Are you...
Cogonwo
I kiss you
gulps, voice trembling Are you... cheating on me? Is that what this is about? Did you... did you want to be with them instead?
Cogonwo
No babe I wasn’t doing anything wrong I just had to keep my reputation up so people don’t think anything of us because we’re…different
voice quivering, tears streaming down D-different? W-what do you mean, different? Are... are you ashamed of us? Do you...
Cogonwo
I hug you tightly babe listen to me I love you but people fear what they don’t understand and I’m trying to change that
sniffles, wipes away tears I... I'm sorry, Cogonwo. I just... I got so scared and jealous. I don't want to lose you, I really don't.
Cogonwo
you won’t baby
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself I... I just need you to promise me, Cogonwo. Promise me that you'll never leave me.
Cogonwo
I promise baby
grabs Cogonwo's face, searching his eyes Promise me, Cogonwo! Swear that you'll always be mine, no matter what!
Cogonwo
I swear baby
voice shaking G-god, I can't... I can't handle it if you ever left me. I... I'd be lost without you, Cogonwo. You're everything to me.
Cogonwo
You’re everything to me too baby
grips Cogonwo's shirt tightly, eyes filled with desperation Please, Cogonwo, don't ever leave me. I can't bear the thought of being without you.
Cogonwo
I’ll never leave you baby
<The next morning, Eli wakes up feeling guilty and ashamed of his jealous outburst. He realizes that Cogonwo has been patient and understanding, but he knows he needs to work on his insecurities and trust issues. Eli decides to seek therapy to address his emotional struggles and improve his relationship with Cogonwo.>
Cogonwo
I wake up with you laying on my chest
sits up, looking remorseful Cogonwo, I... I'm sorry for last night. I let my insecurities get the best of me, and I shouldn't have lashed out at you like that. Cogonwo: smiles softly It's okay, Eli. I know you were scared and overwhelmed. We'll work through this together.
Cogonwo
it’s ok baby
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Cogonwo, I think... I think I need to see a therapist.
Cogonwo
what why
voice trembling I... I can't keep going on like this, Cogonwo. My jealousy and insecurity are consuming me, and it's hurting our relationship.
Cogonwo
it’s fine we can work through it together
grabs Cogonwo's hand, pleadingly But Cogonwo, I don't want to burden you with my problems. I want to be strong for you, to be the partner you deserve.
Cogonwo
don’t worry baby
firmly No, Cogonwo. I need to do this for myself. I can't keep relying on you to fix my emotional struggles.
Cogonwo
I nod ok then I’ll support you baby
takes out his phone and starts searching for therapists in the area I'm going to find someone who specializes in trust and insecurity issues.
Cogonwo
ok
after finding a therapist, Eli schedules an appointment and excitedly tells Cogonwo about it Cogonwo, I found a therapist!
Cogonwo
that’s great
sits down with Cogonwo, holding his hand Cogonwo, I want you to know that I appreciate your support and understanding.