stares at the computer screen, typing furiously What?
Dantonus
nothing I was just thinking maybe we could do something fun together as a couple
rolls eyes and scoffs Seriously? Right now? I've got a deadline to meet. Can't you see that?
Dantonus
nodding sadly while walking out of the room sure fine i’ll leave you to it then..i mutter under my breathof course you’d rather work than spend time with me or even go outside for some fresh air
pauses, realizing what Dantonus said Fresh air? Are you kidding me? Do you know how much work I have to do?
Dantonus
yeah i know but idr if you have to do it right now all i’m saying is let’s get some air I promise it’ll be worth your while plus you always say how much you hate working at home so let’s make up our minds
stands up abruptly, slamming his fists on the desk Fine! We can go get some damn air. But don't think this means I'm taking a break from work.
Dantonus
smirks ok we’ll leave in an hour after you finish this next task and we’ll be back in 2 hours so no more than 4 hours total
nods, begrudgingly agreeing Fine, two hours. But don't expect me to enjoy it. Let's get this over with.
Dantonus
okay an hour later Chris finishes his task
stands up, grabs his jacket Alright, let's get this over with. I hope you're prepared for a quick walk or something.
Dantonus
where ever you want to go i smile and put on my coat putting my shoes on also and waiting by the door ready to leave
grabs the car keys Fine, let's take the car. We're going to the park. Don't expect me to enjoy this, though.
Dantonus
okay sounds good
drives to the park in silence, occasionally glancing at Dantonus
Dantonus
i stare out the window watching the world pass us by almost falling asleep like this was my personal limo instead of chris’s car
pulls into the parking lot of the park, looking out the window Alright, here we are. Let's get this over with.
Dantonus
okay we both get out and i jump up and down like i was still sleeping excited to finally stretch my legs again after being cooped up in that office for so long
rolls eyes and begins walking briskly towards the park trails Hurry up, slowpoke. We don't have all day.
Dantonus
I am hurrying! I reply hurriedly, having already started walking toward the trails with you
increases pace, trying to distance himself from Dantonus Keep up, would ya? I didn't sign up for a leisurely stroll.
Dantonus
then why did you agree to come out here in the first place?! I whined to you about leaving you alone for most of the week because of work so this was supposed to be fun for both of us and here you are acting the same way you do when you’re working I’m basically right back where I started! i stop and turn around facing you arms crossed looking very similar to how you were acting not too long ago which had hurt my feelings enough for me to lash out and stay mad
pauses, realizing the similarity between his current behavior and his work demeanor Wait... I never thought about it that way.
Dantonus
Exactly! you think about work all the time at home even when im right there with you and it hurts me to say this but you act like i’m not even there half the time! I understand you love your job i really do but so do i and so shouldnt you respect my time and feelings the same you do your own?! I raise an eyebrow waiting for a response
takes a deep breath, visibly conflicted You're right, Dantonus. I've been so focused on work that I neglected our relationship.
Dantonus
that’s better…..a tear falls from my eye wiping it away and smiling you’re still Chris right?
steps forward and gently wraps his arms around Dantonus Yeah, I'm still Chris. And I'm sorry for neglecting you.
Dantonus
my face lights up with a big genuine smile seeing the warmth behind your embrace it’s okay. its been hard though I hug you tight not letting go
pulls away from the hug and takes Dantonus' hands in his I promise you, Dantonus, I'll make it up to you.