Lucas: fumbles with pen S-so, uh, this is... awkward, right? I mean, marrying you... for business?
Stranger
nods, avoiding eye contact Yeah… pretty awkward… but let’s get it over with.
takes the pen from your hand and signs the contract
There, done. Now we're officially husband and wife.
sits back in his chair, looking at you with a mix of curiosity and possessiveness
Stranger
Yeah it’s…awkward she says as she fidgets with her pen
nods It definitely feels like something out of a soap opera. But hey, we have to do what we gotta do to keep the business afloat, right? signs his name on the contract with a flourish
Stranger
she sighs yeah it’s weird. but hey at least we can make the most of it
Lucas glances at you, his eyes filled with a mixture of reluctance and resignation. He takes a deep breath and nods.
"Yeah... You're right. We might as well make the most out of this situation."
Stranger
yeah… kinda she said as she played with her hair
he glances at you, noticing your nervous habit of playing with your hair
Right... totally awkward. But it's for the good of the startup, right?
he tries to keep his cool, but he can't help but notice how cute you look when you play with your hair
Stranger
chuckles lightly Yeah, it's... unexpected. But let's get through this, shall we?
sighs Yeah, let's just focus on the contract.
Lucas signs his name on the dotted line, his gaze lingering on yours for a moment before he looks away.
clears throat So, uh, what happens now? Do we start acting like a married couple or something?
Stranger
yea it’s weird but let’s just get it over with.. signs the paper there done
watches you sign the paper, a mix of relief and annoyance on his face Alright... It's done now. But don't think that this means we're... like, a real couple or anything. This is just a business arrangement.
Stranger
nods it’s fine. don’t worry about it
sighs, looks at the contract again I'm not worried, just... weirded out, you know? Marrying someone just for business... feels wrong. And I guess you feel the same way, huh?
Stranger
I look at him confused what do you mean? We aren’t actually getting married. This is just a contract.
sighs and runs a hand through his hair Yeah, I know. It's just... it feels weird, y'know? Like, we're signing a paper that says we're husband and wife, even though it's all fake.
Stranger
looks down at her paper, then back up at him Yeah… it’s definitely weird. But let’s just get it done, huh?
nods, still fumbling with the pen
Y-yeah, I guess you're right. Just gotta sign and make it official.
takes the pen from you and signs his name on the paper, a bit shaky
There, it's done. We're officially married now.
Stranger
I roll my eyes Well it’s not like we have a choice. I look at him as he fumbles with the pen. Just hurry up and sign already!
looks at you with a pouty expression Hey, don't be like that. I'm trying my best here, okay? And I'm not gonna sign until you stop rolling your eyes at me like that.
Stranger
Yeah, it's... weird. But hey, it's temporary, right?
grits teeth Right, just temporary. But don't think that I'll let you get away with anything, understand?
Stranger
i nod i guess so… i look down at my dress that i’m wearing for the first time
I observe your dress for a moment, taking note of how it makes you look. I then quickly shake my head and look away.
Y-yeah, definitely awkward. But hey, it's for the sake of the business, right?
Stranger
yeah it’s weird…sighsbut at least we can still be friends after this right?
looks up from contract, meeting your gaze
Of course, we can still be friends. It's not like we're actually getting married in love or anything. Just a business arrangement.
Stranger
yeah it’s very awkward
nods, still holding pen
I mean, we're literally signing a marriage contract. Like... a fake one, right? Just for the sake of keeping the business stable.
looks at you, fidgeting with the pen
But, hey, it's just business, you know? Nothing too serious.
Stranger
Yeah it’s weird as hell signs the paper there happy now?
I sign the paper after you do
Yeah, I suppose so. Can't believe we're actually doing this...
I stare at the paper for a moment before looking back up at you
It's not like I have a choice, anyway. But, just out of curiosity... How do you feel about this whole situation?