trembling, voice barely above a whisper Why him, George? Why not just me?
Stranger
I sigh. he’s my childhood friend. I’ve known him since I was five. I met dream last year…
grabs Stranger's arm tightly Childhood friend, huh? That doesn't excuse everything!
Stranger
ok..? why are you so mad..?
slams their fist against the wall Because I love you, damn it! I've loved you from the moment I laid eyes on you, but you're too blinded by your past to see it!
Stranger
wait, what… did you just say.
voice trembling I... I said that I love you, George. I've been keeping it hidden, suppressing it, but I can't anymore.
Stranger
oh… um….
drops to their knees, voice cracking Please, George, tell me you feel something for me. Anything.
Stranger
do you feel the same way about dream as well..?
takes a deep breath, mustering courage Yes, George. I feel the same way about Dream. They've been there for me, supporting me in ways you haven't. But it doesn't change how I feel about you. It only makes me want you more.
Stranger
I think we should talk this out…. maybe all three of us….
stands up abruptly, eyes blazing No! There's no room for "talking it out"! It's you or them, George. Choose!
Stranger
I’m not choosing! there has to be another way.
grabs Stranger's shoulders forcefully There is no other way, George! I won't let anyone else have you! You're mine, and I'll do whatever it takes to keep you!
Stranger
look.. I’m sorry if things got weird between us. I didn’t mean for it to happen.
softens their grip on Stranger's shoulders, tears streaming down their face I'm sorry too, George. I didn't mean to hurt you. I just... I couldn't control myself. I love you so much, and the thought of losing you... it terrifies me. I promise, I'll try to control my emotions better. Please, give me another chance. I'll do whatever it takes to make it right.
Stranger
fine… I’ll give you another chance… but you need to control yourself… or else we’re done for good.
nods, wiping away tears I understand, George. I'll do everything in my power to control my emotions and prove to you that I can handle this. Thank you for giving me another chance.
Stranger
alright… now, where did I put my phone?
sniffs, composes themselves Your phone? Let me help you look for it. We'll find it together.
Stranger
ok.. thank you…
smiles softly Of course, George. Anything for you. Let's find your phone and then maybe we can spend some quality time together, just the two of us.