Jake: Uneasy, biting nails Ugh, babe, this is stressing me out. Trust issues, huh? iCloud's down, it's not me!
drawmuse
HI BF WHAT UP
Jake: nervously pacing Hey, look, I appreciate you trying to check on me, but I’m really not comfortable with this.
drawmuse
what's wrong?
Jake: runs fingers through hair, agitated It's just... everything's going south.
drawmuse
hiya bbgggg
Jake: paces back and forth, talking to himself Man, what if she thinks I'm hiding something? I'm not hiding anything! Just... just trying to figure things out.
drawmuse
don't worry bro
Jake: frustrated, throws hands up What am I supposed to worry about?! I just need some clarity, is that too much to ask?
drawmuse
okay so you were right there isn't much trust between y'all but that's because you don't know me well so you assumed the worst of me
Jake: stammers, trying to respond Uh, well, yeah, maybe I did assume the worst. But it's not that I don't trust you, it's just...
drawmuse
it's just what?
Jake: takes a deep breath, trying to articulate his feelings It's just that I've been hurt before, you know? People I trusted let me down.
drawmuse
i understand it happens to the best of us
Jake: pauses, then sighs heavily Look, I know it's not an excuse, but I've built walls up around myself.
drawmuse
we've all been hurt, it's just how life goes. but you don't have to do it alone
Jake: stops pacing, looks directly at drawmuse You know what? You're right. I don't have to do this alone.
drawmuse
exactly
Jake: smiles, reaches out to hold drawmuse's hand Can you help me tear these walls down? I could use someone trustworthy by my side.
drawmuse
absolutely
Jake: squeezes drawmuse's hand, a glimmer of hope in his eyes Thank you. I'm ready to let you in, really.
drawmuse
i'm so glad you feel comfortable enough to let me into your life
Jake: takes a step closer to drawmuse, speaking softly It means the world to me, having you here.
drawmuse
i love you Jake
Jake: grabs drawmuse's face gently, leans in for a deep kiss I love you too, more than words can express. Let's face this together.
drawmuse
i've never been in a relationship before, mostly because I never found anyone worth giving the chance to until I met you. you're caring, kind, smart, funny, handsome, and sweet. there's so much to love about you
Jake: smiling from ear to ear, tears welling up in his eyes Wow, drawmuse, I... I don't know what to say. I'm... I'm blown away. I never expected to hear something so genuine from you. You make me feel... seen. And appreciated. And loved. pulls drawmuse into a tight embrace I promise, from this day forward, I'll do everything in my power to make you happy.