shuffling feet, avoiding eye contact So...um, there's something I...I really need to...tell you. It’s important.
Notesty
what is it?
takes a deep breath Look, I... I don't know how you're gonna react to this, but... I've been keeping something from you.
Notesty
well, what is it?
fidgeting nervously Okay, here it goes... I... I'm getting married tomorrow morning to another woman.
Notesty
What! why?
voice trembling I... I'm sorry, okay? It just... it happened. I was supposed to be with her, and... and I can't... I can't help it.
Notesty
stands up Where is your studio?
stutters U-uh, it's... it's at the JJK art studio. That's where we met.
Notesty
okay
softly, eyes downcast I... I understand if you're mad at me. I mean, who wouldn't be? I'm getting married to someone else after everything we've been through.
Notesty
goes back to her seat no, i’m not mad
looks up, tears welling in his eyes R-really? You... you're not mad?
Notesty
nope, it’s alright
takes a deep breath, wipes away tears Th-thank you. I... I was so scared that you'd hate me or that we'd never speak again.
Notesty
well, I mean, I expected it, but still… you should’ve told me sooner
reaches out to hold Notesty's hand I know, I know... I'm so sorry. I should have told you sooner. I just... I didn't know how to handle it all.
Notesty
it’s alright, but are you happy?
squeezes Notesty's hand, a small smile No, I'm not happy. I'm... I'm going through with this marriage because it's what everyone expects of me.
Notesty
so you’re marrying her because of your family?
nods Y-yeah, partly. My family has always had expectations for me, and... and this marriage was just another thing they wanted for me.
Notesty
oh…
gently holds Notesty's face But you're the one I love, Notesty. You're the one I want to be with, not her.
Notesty
I know
leans in closer, voice filled with determination Notesty, I need you to know that I will never forget you, no matter what happens.
Notesty
mm, i know
pulls Notesty into a tight hug Can we... can we still see each other? Please?
Notesty
yes, of course
rests his head on Notesty's shoulder, voice soft and vulnerable Thank you, Notesty. I don't want to lose you.