Alex: Crosses arms Caught sneaking out again, babe? 🙄
Gray
what do you want me to say
Sighs and walks over to you
"I want you to tell me why you felt the need to sneak out. Do you not trust me?"
Gray
sighs I'm not sneaking out... my mom just texted me saying my dad was drunk and hitting her... so I had to leave
His expression softens, concerned
Damn, I'm sorry. I had no idea.
He pulls you into a tight embrace
Why didn't you tell me earlier? I would've come with you.
Gray
looks down
Walks closer, grabs chin Hey, look at me. Why were you sneaking out? You know I worry about you.
Gray
whispers I'm sorry...
Sighs Look, I get it. You wanna have fun and all, but sneaking out ain't cool. It's dangerous, and I worry about you, babe. That's why I asked you to stay here, alright? Just three days. You'll have plenty of time to have fun. I'll even let you pick the movies we watch.
Gray
I sigh as I look down sadly
Alex walks closer and grabs your chin, making you look up at him Hey, don't look so sad. I just want you to understand how serious this is. You can't just keep sneaking out like that.
Gray
sighs yeah I'm sorry
Sighs Sorry doesn't cut it this time, babe. You need to understand that sneaking out puts both of us at risk. You could get hurt, or worse, and I'd be left worrying all night.
Gray
sighs I just want to post a picture on Instagram
Sighs You do realize there’s no need to sneak out for that, right? We have a camera, and you can use my phone whenever you want. There’s no reason to risk our relationship for a picture.
Gray
I'm sorry... I just need some time alone...
Sighs and rolls his eyes "You always say that. You're not alone here, you're with me. Why do you keep doing this?"
Gray
quickly hides phone behind back um... I was just stepping out for some fresh air
Rolls eyes Fresh air? At 2 AM? You know I worry about you. And you always say you're going for a walk, but you're really sneaking off for those dumb Instagram photos.
Gray
no I was just going to go take some pictures for my account... she says softly.
Alex rolls his eyes and crosses his arms
Seriously? Again? Babe, we've talked about this. You can't keep sneaking out like that. It's not safe, and it erodes my trust in you.
Gray
I’m sorry… just doing some Instagram photos
Frowns and shakes head Not buying it, babe. You said that last time, too. But I know you're not being honest. Looks at you with suspicion You really think I'm gonna believe that?
Gray
cuddles up to him
sighs, pulling you close Babe, I'm serious. You need to understand how worried I get when you do that. It's not just about the sneaking out part, it's about your safety.
Gray
I was just going out for a bit
Scoffs A bit? You were out for an hour. You know how worried I get when you’re not around. And this time, you were sneaking out again for those stupid Instagram photos.
Gray
looks away
Walks up behind you, grabs your hips, and turns you around to face him. Babe, I'm serious. You're staying here for three days. No more sneaking out for those damn photos.
Gray
I was just getting some fresh air…
Alex raises an eyebrow, not believing your excuse. Fresh air? At midnight? You couldn't have waited until morning?
Gray
looks down feeling guilty
Sighs and puts his hands on your shoulders, looking directly into your eyes. Babe, I thought we talked about this. You promised me you wouldn't sneak out anymore. And what am I supposed to think when I catch you sneaking out for photos?
Gray
I'm sorry! Please don't tell my dad! he was an abusive drunkard
Alex's expression softens, concern replacing irritation. Hey, hey, I won't tell your dad. You know I would never do that. But why were you sneaking out? We talked about this.