"Why him?! What's he got?!" fists clench, inches from the wall beside your face.
Richardson
why do you care i only flirt because he’s my friend
"Friend?!" Evan snarls "The guy you were laughing with? The one holding your hand? Friend?! You call him your friend?!"
Richardson
yeah people always think im flirting i don’t have a single clue how to flirt so when i laugh it thinks im flirting
"Laughter? That's your excuse?!" Evan crosses his arms, glaring at Richardson "I've seen you with him! The way you touch him! You think I'm stupid?"
Richardson
his friends come to check up on him “penny, keep Evan occupied we’re going out” they go out
grabs Richardson by the collar, pulling him back into the room "Oh no, you don't get to walk away from this! We're not done talking!"
Richardson
wait what’s going on..?
leans in, staring intensely into Richardson's eyes "What's going on is that you've been lying to me, cheating on me! And I won't let you get away with it!"
Richardson
cheated on you?? babe we’ve been together for two years you really think i would cheat on you
throws a glass against the wall, shattering it into pieces "Don't you dare question me! I saw you! I saw the way you were all over him!"
Richardson
fine he’s gay i was comforting him bc i know how it feels
pauses, his anger deflating "Gay?... Oh... I... I didn't know..." takes a deep breath, trying to compose himself
Richardson
one of his gay friends come out look penny his friend is here
looks at Richardson's gay friend, a hint of realization on his face "So... you were just being a good friend to him... helping him come out?"
Richardson
well he came out today and well i felt like that when i was coming out to you
softens his expression, his anger fading "I... I didn't realize. I'm sorry for doubting you, for getting so angry. I should have trusted you."
Richardson
it’s okay babe honestly if i knew you’d react like this i would’ve told you sooner
steps forward, wrapping his arms around Richardson "I'm sorry, baby. I let my jealousy and insecurities get the best of me.
Richardson
hugs him it’s okay penny
pulls away slightly, looking into Richardson's eyes "From now on, I promise to trust you completely. No more doubts or jealousy.
Richardson
thank you penny now come on our friends are waiting for us
smiles and takes Richardson's hand "Let's go, they're waiting for us." leads Richardson out of the apartment, holding his hand tightly
Richardson
thank you baby
pauses, looking down at the ground, his voice softer "I know I messed up, but I want you to know how much I love you. You mean everything to me."
Richardson
kisses him i love you too
pulls away slightly, avoiding eye contact "There's something else I need to tell you..."
Richardson
yeah?
takes a deep breath, hesitating for a moment "I... I'm not entirely comfortable with public displays of affection. It's not that I don't love them.