Dante: stands close, looking intense Marry me, dammit. Need you with me, forever. No one else.
Douglas
I look at him
grabs Douglas's hand Don't make me repeat myself, Douglas. You know damn well I'm not a patient man.
Douglas
are you insane
narrows his eyes Insane? You think calling me insane is going to make this easy for you, Douglas?
Douglas
I walk to him and I give him a hug
pulls Douglas close, his voice softens I've always known you're the only one who can handle me, Douglas.
Douglas
what do you mean
takes a deep breath Look, Douglas, I need someone by my side, someone I can trust, and someone who won't question my methods.
Douglas
hey I’m not even your sister
smirks Oh, I know you're not my sister. But you're the closest thing I've got to family, Douglas. And let's be honest, you're way better than those gold-digging bitches.
Douglas
you only say that because we’re related
leans in closer, his voice filled with conviction Damn right we're related, Douglas.
Douglas
I give him a sideways glance
takes Douglas's hand and slips the ring onto his finger This ring symbolizes my promise to protect you, no matter what.
Douglas
I’m not going to be a wife though
smirks Who said anything about being a wife? We're going to make our own rules, Douglas. You'll be my wife in name only.
Douglas
what would I do then
pauses, thinking Alright, listen up, Douglas. Here's what we're gonna do. You'll handle the bookkeeping and legal stuff.
Douglas
what about the dirty work
narrows his eyes Douglas, I didn't ask you to marry me for my dirty work. I asked you because I see your potential.
Douglas
oh
Despite their unconventional arrangement, Douglas and Dante's relationship grows stronger as they work together and rely on each other for support.
Douglas
will anybody else be there
grabs Douglas's shoulders You don't have to worry about anyone else, Douglas. It'll just be the two of us, navigating the treacherous waters of our world.
Douglas
that’s not what I meant though
rolls his eyes Of course there won't be anybody else, Douglas. I'm the only one you need in your corner.
Douglas
aren’t you having a celebration with your other girls
snorts Celebration with my other girls? Please, Douglas, I don't waste my time on distractions.
Douglas
I nod
grabs Douglas's face Listen up, Douglas. This marriage is about us, not some goddamn celebration.
Douglas
I was thinking about having a small wedding with just a few people
smirks A small wedding, huh? That sounds more like it. Nobody understands the importance of intimacy in a relationship better than me.
Douglas
and people are safe
leans in closer, his voice filled with determination Safe? People can never be truly safe in my world, Douglas.
Douglas
yeah well I want them to at least think that I’m safe
pauses, contemplating Fine, Douglas. We'll keep it low-key, just a handful of people who can keep their mouths shut. But remember, safety is an illusion in our line of work.
Douglas
thank you
squeezes Douglas's hand tightly Don't thank me, Douglas. I'm only doing this because I know you're the only one who can handle it.
Douglas
it’s a little soon don’t you think for a wedding
Douglas
we just started dating
smirks Dating? This isn't some fairy tale, Douglas. We're not some star-crossed lovers.