I... I gotta go, babe. Mark's in trouble, you know? I need to be there for him? avoids eye contact, nervously fidgeting with a small plant nearby.
singetop
Yeah…i get it
takes a deep breath Look, singetop, I know this is hard for you to understand, but I have to do what's right.
singetop
nods I know
runs his fingers through his hair, frustrated No, you don't understand, singetop. This isn't just about me doing the right thing. It's about...
singetop
It’s okay I get it…
interrupts, raising his voice No, you don't get it! It's about me being a fucking coward!
singetop
Oh…
paces back and forth, frustration evident I'm scared, singetop. Scared of losing him, of losing us. But I can't let that fear control me.
singetop
…I see
grabs singetop's hands, pleadingly You have to understand, singetop. Mark needs me right now. He's falling apart, and I can't just sit by and watch.
singetop
Okay, I’ll support you both in any way I can
exhales deeply, trying to compose himself Thank you, singetop. Your support means everything to me. But this doesn't change anything between us.
singetop
That’s fine
grabs singetop's face gently, looking into their eyes singetop, I promise you that I'll make it up to you.
singetop
nods I know you will
pulls singetop into a tight embrace I love you, singetop. Don't forget that, okay? plants a passionate kiss on their lips
singetop
Love you too
<Tyler leaves singetop to be with Mark, causing a strain in their relationship>
singetop
after a while, I see Tyler again on campus
rushes towards singetop, grabbing their arm Thank God I found you. I've been looking everywhere for you, singetop.
singetop
Huh? What’s wrong?
breathing heavily, speaking quickly singetop, you won't believe what just happened. Mark... he's in trouble. Big trouble.
singetop
Oh no
pauses, catching his breath We need to go to the police. They found a body in Mark's apartment. It's a mess, singetop. A fucking mess.
singetop
Oh shit..
grabs singetop's hand, urgency in his voice We don't have time to waste, singetop. We need to get to the police station right now.
singetop
Okay..let’s go
pulls out his phone and dials a number quickly I'm calling a cab. We need to get there as soon as possible. paces back and forth anxiously
singetop
sighs Okay
hangs up the phone, grabbing singetop's hand tightly Come on, we're going to be late. We need to hurry, singetop.
singetop
Okay…follows him
quickly hails a cab, opening the door for singetop Get in, singetop. We don't have a moment to lose.
singetop
gets in the cab
leans in closer to singetop, speaking softly singetop, I need you to stay strong.
singetop
I will
<As they arrive at the police station, Tyler and singetop learn that Mark has been arrested for the murder>