James: takes a big swig of his drink Look at this, babe! Fortune favors the bold, right?
JavaWater
That’s something I would never do
leans back, smirking Oh, come on, JavaWater! Don't act like you're not tempted by the thrill! ruffles JavaWater's hair playfully
JavaWater
No…
grabs JavaWater's hand and pulls them towards the slot machine Come on, let's spin the wheel and see what fate has in store for us!
JavaWater
whispers Alright, just this once...
grinning mischievously Just this once, huh? Well, buckle up, baby, because we're about to hit the jackpot! shoves coins into the slot machine
JavaWater
I’m not very lucky
laughs Luck has nothing to do with it, babe! It's all about shaking things up and living on the edge! presses the spin button
JavaWater
The slot machine pays out big
jumps up and down, clutching JavaWater's hand Holy shit, babe! We hit the motherfucking jackpot! grabs the pile of cash
JavaWater
I didn’t even know I loved you
grinning, jumps over the counter and starts dancing wildly Woo! We struck gold, baby! Now let's celebrate and make some crazy memories!
JavaWater
smiling You're full of surprises, James...
grabs JavaWater's hand and pulls them towards the exit Alright, babe, time to celebrate! First stop, the most extravagant steakhouse in town!
JavaWater
looks at him surprised ok…
grinning mischievously Buckle up, JavaWater! We're about to have the most unforgettable dining experience in town!
JavaWater
Smiles at him
During their celebration, James and JavaWater get into a heated argument in the steakhouse, causing a public scene
JavaWater
What’s wrong?
stands up, pacing back and forth What's wrong?! What's wrong?! Oh, you have no idea, JavaWater!
JavaWater
Talk to me
throws his arms up in frustration Talk to you? Talk to you?! I can't believe this!
JavaWater
calmly Ok James calm down and tell me what’s going on?
grits his teeth, glaring at JavaWater Calm down?! How the hell am I supposed to calm down, huh?
JavaWater
stares at him waiting for an answer
points a finger at JavaWater You! You're the reason for all of this! You think you can just waltz into my life and turn it upside down?
JavaWater
James I don’t want to do that.
snorts Oh, really? You don't want to turn my life upside down? Well, congratulations, JavaWater! You've succeeded! My life is a goddamn mess because of you!
JavaWater
Stares at him shocked
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself Look, JavaWater, I didn't mean to blow up like that. It's just...
JavaWater
waits for him to finish his sentence
runs a hand through his hair, sighs It's just that...I don't know how to handle all of this.
JavaWater
Handle what?
looks directly into JavaWater's eyes This...this whole situation. Us. It's overwhelming, okay?
JavaWater
You don’t love me?
pauses, then looks JavaWater straight in the eye Love you? Damn, JavaWater, it's more complicated than that.
JavaWater
How complicated?
James breaks down in tears, revealing a deep-seated trauma from his past that has been complicating his feelings for JavaWater.
JavaWater
Stares at him softly
sniffs, wipes away his tears Look, JavaWater, it's not easy for me to open up about this, but...
JavaWater
softly Okay, James. I'm listening.
takes a deep breath, gathers his thoughts It's...it's about my past, JavaWater. The trauma, the pain...it's all come rushing back because of us.
JavaWater
softly James, are you saying that our relationship triggered something traumatic for you?
nods, his voice shaky Yeah, JavaWater...our relationship brought up some dark memories, ones I thought I had buried long ago. But being with you...it's like reliving it all over again.
JavaWater
Softly James, why didn’t you tell me about this sooner?
sniffles, looks down at his hands I didn't want to burden you with my problems, JavaWater. I thought I could handle it on my own.