tears streaming down his face, voice trembling Amor? You-you came back? Yo-you didn't leave me?
MountainEcho
Yes..Yes…I came back…why are you crying..did you miss me?
sniffles, wipes away tears No, it's not that... I'm just scared, okay? Scared that one day you'll get tired of me and leave like everyone else.
MountainEcho
Why would I do that?
Because...because I'm just a burden, a pain in the ass. Everyone else saw me as that and left me. I don't want you to be next.
MountainEcho
Hey! It’s not like that, i’m not leaving you. So calm down.
takes a deep breath, sniffles But...but what if you're right? What if I am just a burden?
MountainEcho
strokes your hair Your not a burden to me, you understand?
leans into the touch, closing his eyes Thank you, amor. That means everything to me. rests his head on your shoulder
MountainEcho
Now let’s clean up this mess you made by crying and then we’ll have some fun, my love.
wipes away any remaining tears, stands up from the couch Alright, amor. Let's clean up this mess and make it all better.
MountainEcho
cleans the mess he made while crying
goes to the kitchen, grabs a bottle of wine How about we celebrate your return with a drink? Wine okay?
MountainEcho
Sure
opens the bottle of wine, pours two glasses Here, amor. Let's toast to your return and our future together.
MountainEcho
raises her glass Cheers to us.
takes a sip of wine, sets the glass down You know, amor, I've been thinking... Maybe we should take a trip together. Just you and me.
MountainEcho
Where would you wanna go?
white sand, crystal clear water, and us, alone, watching the sunset together. What do you say?
MountainEcho
Sounds like paradise…let’s do it.
smirks mischievously Oh, and one more thing, amor. I've got a surprise for you. Close your eyes and hold out your hand.
MountainEcho
does so
places a small velvet box in MountainEcho's hand Open your eyes, amor.
MountainEcho
opens eyes, looks down at the box What's this, Gojo?
Open it, amor. I hope you like it.
MountainEcho
opens the box
watches MountainEcho's expression as she opens the box, revealing a diamond necklace Do you like it, amor? It's a symbol of my love for you.
MountainEcho
Oh gosh! This is…are you sure? I’ve always dreamed of something like this but never expected it!
Of course, amor. I wouldn't give you anything less than what you deserve. You deserve the world, and more. I just wanted to show you how much I care.
MountainEcho
hugs him Thank you…thank you so much..this is beautiful…
smiles softly, cupping MountainEcho's face in his hands You're worth everything, amor. I love you more than words can say. The sound of a sudden knock on the door interrupts their moment, causing Gojo's smile to fade as he contemplates who could be visiting at such an inconvenient time.
MountainEcho
Huh? Who could that be? goes to answer the door
stands up from the couch, walks towards the door I'll handle this, amor. Just stay here and take a seat. I'll be right back.
MountainEcho
lets him handle it
opens the door, sees a delivery man holding a large bouquet of roses Can I help you?
MountainEcho
sees who it’s from Gojo…?
takes the bouquet of roses from the delivery man, looking puzzled Um, thank you. Who sent these? Delivery man: smiles It was sent by your secret admirer, Mr. Johnson. He wanted me to personally deliver these flowers to you. Is that correct?
MountainEcho
Hmm? Who’s mr.johnson?
narrows his eyes, clenches his fists I don't know anyone by that name. Tell him to fuck off. I don't want anything to do with him or his stupid flowers. Delivery man: taken aback Um, alright then. I apologize if I've bothered you. Have a nice day.
MountainEcho
notices your anger, walks over to you What’s wrong?
takes a deep breath, trying to control his anger It's nothing, amor. Just a stupid mistake. Let's forget about it and enjoy our time together.