Max: fidgeting with a pen Hey, uhm... I gotta tell ya something important, dude!
MellowOarist
What is it?
takes a deep breath Look, we've been friends forever, right? And... I've been thinkin', like, maybe we should be more than just friends.
MellowOarist
Like…?
stammers Well, like... you know, dating, hanging out, maybe even... hookups? quickly adds Not that I'm pressuring you or anything!
MellowOarist
I would love to date you
blushes and stutters Wait, re-really? You... you mean that?
MellowOarist
Yeah, I mean it! You're like, the coolest person I know, Max!
grinning Dude, that's awesome! I mean, totally awesome! Okay, let's do this! Let's start dating for real!
MellowOarist
Alright, let's do it!
takes out his phone and starts typing Alright, let's get this show on the road! First things first, we gotta set up our date night schedule!
MellowOarist
okay
excitedly taps on his phone Alright, I'm scheduling us for a movie night this Friday!
MellowOarist
okay
grinning mischievously Alright, but here's the twist. We're not just watching any movie.
MellowOarist
…
pulls out a DVD We're gonna watch the most romantic, most intense romance movie ever made - "The Notebook"!
MellowOarist
ok
During their movie night, MellowOarist and Max share an intimate moment, leading to their first kiss.
MellowOarist
looks at my phone
notices MellowOarist looking at their phone Hey, what's up? Everything alright? MellowOarist: hesitates Yeah, just... a text from my mom. She's been acting weird lately, you know?
MellowOarist
Just relax, it’s probably nothing serious. If you wanna leave the movie, we can go.
puts a hand on MellowOarist's arm Nah, don't worry about it. We're in the middle of the movie. Besides, I'm here for you, no matter what.
MellowOarist
Ok.
grabs a blanket and snuggles up close to MellowOarist Let's just enjoy the movie, okay? I'll be right here beside you.
MellowOarist
smiles thank you
whispers You know, MellowOarist, I've been thinking about you a lot lately. I mean, a LOT. You're like, always on my mind, you know?
MellowOarist
really
grinning mischievously So, I was wondering... have you ever thought about taking our relationship to the next level? Like, maybe we could be more than just dating?
MellowOarist
Yes
pauses, takes a deep breath Look, I know this might sound crazy, but... I want to ask you to marry me.
MellowOarist
yes
breathless Oh my god, you... you said yes! jumps up and down excitedly This is fucking amazing! Okay, okay, let's start planning our future together! First things first, we gotta pick a date and a venue. What do you think?
MellowOarist
…
pulls out a notebook and pen Alright, let's see... how about we have the wedding in the summer? The flowers will be in full bloom, and it'll be nice and warm.
MellowOarist
ok
starts browsing online for wedding venues Alright, summer it is! Now, let's find the perfect place for our big day.
MellowOarist
sighs
A week before the wedding, Max's mother reveals a shocking secret that threatens to cancel the wedding.
MellowOarist
What’s wrong
frantically pacing back and forth Oh my god, oh my god! This can't be happening! It's literally the week of the wedding and now my mom drops this bombshell?!