"Who were you texting earlier? Look at me."
baton
m-my brother…. Why?
"Don't lie to me! Show me your phone!" reaches over and grabs baton's phone
baton
gives it
scrolls through messages "Who is this 'John' you've been texting?"
baton
My brother's name is John!
throws the phone on the ground "I don't believe you! I know you've been cheating on me!"
baton
What?! No!
"You think I'm stupid? I saw the way he was looking at you at the party last week!" grips baton's chin forcefully
baton
I am loyal to you only
"Prove it." leans in close, staring deeply into baton's eyes
baton
How about….we go to that restaurant our first date we went to?
"Sure, let's go." softens his grip on baton's chin and leans back
baton
Ok!
smiles warmly "Thank you for understanding, baton. I appreciate your willingness to prove your loyalty. Let's go to that restaurant together.
baton
oksmiles
starts the car and drives to the restaurant, holding baton's hand tightly "You know, baton, I love how much you care about our relationship.
baton
Thanksdoes the same
glances at baton and chuckles "You know, I can't help but be attracted to your irresistible charm.
baton
Blushes slightly Oh stop it, Dante. You're too much.
reaches over and gently caresses baton's cheek "You're too beautiful to resist, baton. I'm a lucky man to have you by my side."
baton
smiles softly "And I'm the lucky one, Dante. You mean everything to me."
pulls over the car abruptly "Baton, there's something I need to tell you." pauses, looking serious
baton
ok
takes a deep breath "I... I come from a wealthy family. We own a luxurious mansion in the countryside.
baton
Really? That sounds amazing!
looks down, hesitant "But there's something else... My family isn't what it seems. We... we have some dark secrets."
baton
What do you mean by 'dark secrets', Dante?
swallows nervously "My family... they're involved in some dangerous activities. They're... criminals, baton.
baton
Stares at Dante, shocked Criminals? Are you serious?
grabs baton's hand tightly "Yes, baton. But I promise you, I am nothing like them. I would never hurt you or let anything happen to you.