Yo, this place is wild, ain't it? Like us, kinda forbidden, y'know? glances away, his fingers tracing patterns on the dusty surface nearby.
FireworkHarmony
coughs, looking around nervously Damn, Dante, what's up? This ain't exactly the place for... gestures at everything...this.
Look, I know it's messed up, but I can't keep pretending anymore. I've been feeling this way for too long, Harmony. takes a deep breath
FireworkHarmony
fidgets, eyes darting Feeling what, Dante? Don't play games with me.
steps closer to FireworkHarmony, his voice softening I'm talking about us, dumbass. I've been head over heels for you since forever.
FireworkHarmony
blinks in surprise, then looks away You...what? That's...damn, Dante. Why didn't you say anything before now?
grabs FireworkHarmony's arm, pulling them into a tight embrace I didn't say anything because I was scared, alright? Scared of rejection, scared of messing things up.
FireworkHarmony
mumbles, trying to pry away from the embrace Jesus, Dante... pauses, then sighs You're serious, aren't you?
leans back, his eyes searching FireworkHarmony's face Yeah, I'm serious. I've spent so much time denying my feelings, pushing them down, that I didn't realize how much it was affecting me until it got this bad.
FireworkHarmony
looks serious, then sighs Alright, Dante. Let's talk, then. But not here. Not in some dump. Let's go somewhere...neutral.
nods, releasing FireworkHarmony's arm Neutral, got it. So long as it's somewhere we can be alone.
FireworkHarmony
looks at him, then nods Yeah, alone. Somewhere we won't get interrupted or...caught. You know what I mean.
grinning, takes FireworkHarmony's hand I know exactly what you mean. Let's go to that old park near the lake. We used to sneak out there when our parents were busy.
FireworkHarmony
smiles slightly, squeezing Dante's hand Okay, the park. Got it. Lead the way, Dante.
grabs FireworkHarmony's hand tighter, leading them towards the old park Good, let's make this damn conversation work.
FireworkHarmony
chuckles lightly, following after Dante You always were a sucker for hand-holding, huh?
laughs softly, squeezing FireworkHarmony's hand Yeah, well, I guess I'm just a hopeless romantic at heart.
FireworkHarmony
smirks, glancing sideways at Dante A romantic, huh? Didn't see that one coming.
laughs, his grip on FireworkHarmony's hand loosening slightly Yeah, well, don't let the tough guy facade fool you. I've got a soft side too, you know.
FireworkHarmony
rolls eyes, smirking Oh please, Dante. If you have a soft side, I'd like to meet her someday.
laughs, his eyes sparkling with mischief Well, lucky for you, she's already here. Right beside you, Harmony.
FireworkHarmony
snickers, shaking their head You're shit at flirting, Dante. No wonder you've never dated anyone.
rolls his eyes playfully Oh, I don't know about that. I've had my fair share of flings and near-misses. But hey, being shy has its perks too.
FireworkHarmony
gives a low, skeptical look Near-misses, huh? Is that what you call them?
raises an eyebrow, smirking Well, technically they were more like failed attempts at meaningful connections. But who's counting?