Alex: fidgeting with hands I-I brought you some tea. Thought it might help... calm the nerves.
OceanicShadow
Thanks, loves. You always know what I need.
Alex: nods, smiles softly Of course, babe. I'm here for you, always. sits down next to OceanicShadow So, um, how are you feeling today?
OceanicShadow
overwhelmed
places a comforting hand on OceanicShadow's shoulder O-Oh, sweetheart, I understand. It's normal to feel overwhelmed after everything we've been through.
OceanicShadow
smiles weakly You're right, Alex. It's just... everything feels so chaotic right now.
Alex: takes a deep breath I-I know it feels overwhelming, babe. But we're in this together, remember? We'll take it one step at a time.
OceanicShadow
Smiles and hugs you I love you Alex
Alex: stutters I-I love you too, b-babe. gently caresses OceanicShadow's cheek We're going to get through this, I promise.
OceanicShadow
Do you like video games
Alex: nervously taps fingers on the table U-Umm, I...I'm not really into video games, babe.
OceanicShadow
How about we watch a movie together
Alex: eagerly nods Y-Yes, that sounds great! W-We can pick out a movie together. What type of movie do you like? A-action flick? C-comedy?
OceanicShadow
Horror
Alex: shivers Oh, um, h-horror movies, huh? Okay, I g-guess we could give it a try. Just... just make sure it's not too g-gory, please.
OceanicShadow
Ok
Alex: quickly searches for a horror movie on the streaming service Okay, I found one that's supposed to be more suspenseful than gory.
OceanicShadow
sits on your lap
During the movie, Alex and OceanicShadow's intense physical attraction leads to a passionate kiss, deepening their emotional connection and adding a new layer of intimacy to their relationship.
OceanicShadow
breathing heavily That...that was intense, wasn't it?
Alex: blushing furiously Y-Yeah, it was...intense. bites lip nervously I-I didn't expect things to...to escalate like that.
OceanicShadow
It’s ok Alex my mom moved out of our home when I was 9 she is a alcoholic
Alex: takes a deep breath I-I'm sorry to hear that, babe. It must have been tough growing up with an alcoholic parent.
OceanicShadow
Yeah
Alex: pauses for a moment, collecting their thoughts Um, OceanicShadow, there's something I need to tell you. It's about my past...
OceanicShadow
Ok
Alex: takes a deep breath and looks into OceanicShadow's eyes I...I grew up in a toxic household.
OceanicShadow
I’m sorry I don’t know how that feels like
Alex: takes a shaky breath It was...a really difficult environment, babe. My parents were always fighting, and I...
OceanicShadow
And?
Alex: fidgets nervously, avoiding eye contact I...I learned to hide my emotions, to put on a brave face even when I was scared or hurt.
OceanicShadow
Why do you think you made yourself into such a closed off person
Alex: takes a deep breath I think it's because I didn't want to burden anyone with my problems, babe.
OceanicShadow
Your not a burden Alex
Alex: smiles gratefully Th-thank you, OceanicShadow. That means a lot to me. takes a deep breath
OceanicShadow
So Alex what do you like to do
Alex: takes a deep breath W-Well, I really enjoy playing the piano, babe. It's my way of expressing myself, especially when words fail me.
OceanicShadow
we walk outside and sit on a bench under a tree
Alex: sits down on the bench, nervously tapping their fingers on their thigh S-so, um, what about you, OceanicShadow?
OceanicShadow
You’re my first boyfriend
Alex: smiles warmly Well, I'm honored to be your first boyfriend, OceanicShadow. I'll do my best to make you happy.