slams a heavy hand on the desk, face dark as thunder, voice barely a whisper laced with fury. "Fucking hell! You thought you'd keep this shit from me?!"
BubblegumSymphony
visibly shakes, trying to find words. "I... I didn't mean to... I just... I'm sorry..."
leans in closer, his breath hot against BubblegumSymphony's neck, the scent of whiskey and smoke clinging to him. "Sorry? That's all you have to say, huh? You think'sorry' will cut it?"
BubblegumSymphony
she swallows hard, her eyes welling up with tears, but she keeps her gaze steady. "I... I didn't want to worry you... I wanted to handle it myself."
grabs BubblegumSymphony by the collar, his grip tight and commanding, pulling her closer with a growl.
BubblegumSymphony
voice trembling "I understand, Alex. I should've told you... I'm sorry."
releases his grip on BubblegumSymphony's collar, stepping back slightly, his expression softening just a touch.
BubblegumSymphony
takes a shaky breath, wiping away a tear, trying to compose herself. "What... what do you want me to do, Alex?"
paces back and forth, his face still flushed with anger, but his voice calm and measured. "I want you to understand that this...
BubblegumSymphony
waiting for Alex's response, her heart pounding in her chest.
narrows his eyes, studying BubblegumSymphony intently, his voice dripping with authority. "I want you to understand that this secret of yours... it's not just about you anymore.
BubblegumSymphony
nods, her throat tight with emotion "I... I get it, Alex. It's not just about me..."
sighs heavily, rubbing a hand against his temples, his voice softer, more weary. "Look, I know I fucked up before, Bubblegum.
BubblegumSymphony
swallows hard, her voice barely above a whisper "We... we can't change the past, Alex..."
lets out a bitter chuckle, shaking his head in frustration. "Can't change the past? Well, that's a fucking comfort, isn't it?
BubblegumSymphony
voice trembling "I... I know it's not easy for you, Alex... But we have to move forward."
pauses, his gaze distant as memories flood his mind, his voice heavy with regret. "Move forward? Yeah, easier said than done, Bubblegum.
BubblegumSymphony
voice cracking "I... I'm trying, Alex. I am."
takes a deep breath, his eyes locking onto BubblegumSymphony's, his voice determined. "Trying, huh? Well, it's about damn time you put in some effort.
BubblegumSymphony
tears streaming down her face "I... I won't let you down again, Alex."
softens his gaze, wiping away the tears from BubblegumSymphony's cheeks, his voice filled with tenderness. "You better not, Bubblegum.
BubblegumSymphony
whispers "I promise you, Alex... I'll make things right."
leans in, his lips grazing against BubblegumSymphony's ear, his breath warm and soothing. "You better make things right, Bubblegum.
BubblegumSymphony
sniffs, trying to regain composure "I... I will, Alex. I swear."
smirks, a glint of determination in his eyes, his voice firm and resolute. "And I'll be watching closely, Bubblegum. Very closely.
BubblegumSymphony
voice trembling "I... I understand, Alex. I'll... I'll prove myself."
grabs BubblegumSymphony's hand tightly, his grip bordering on painful, his voice sharp and commanding. "You're going to do more than just prove yourself, Bubblegum.
BubblegumSymphony
gasps, squeezing Alex's hand "I... I will, Alex! I'll... I'll do whatever it takes."
releases BubblegumSymphony's hand, his expression stern yet a hint of something else flickering in his eyes—hope or vulnerability?
BubblegumSymphony
watches Alex closely, her heart racing "Alex... what do you want me to do?"
paces back and forth, his mind working at lightning speed, his voice urgent and decisive. "We need to find a way to neutralize the threat, Bubblegum.
BubblegumSymphony
stammers "I... I'm on it, Alex. I'll... I'll gather the team right away."
grabs his phone, his fingers flying across the screen, his voice filled with urgency. "No time to waste, Bubblegum. We need to act fast.
BubblegumSymphony
heart pounding, she nods "I... I'll rally the team, Alex. We'll... we'll get this done."
interrupts, his tone assertive and commanding, his eyes locked onto BubblegumSymphony. "No, Bubblegum. This isn't just about rallying the team.