Chase: "Look at you, all comfy in my cabin! Got cold feet outside, huh?" smirks, leaning against the doorframe
Stranger
Sorry for bringing you here like this I look at him
Chase scoffs and walks over to the couch, flopping down onto it No need to apologize, sweetheart.
Stranger
You’re still mad I made us marry
Chase raises an eyebrow and smirks Mad? Please, I'm not the one who took our marriage to the courthouse before I could say a word.
Stranger
Look, I had no choice I didn’t want to be married
Chase chuckles sarcastically No choice, huh? That's rich. You always did have a way of making decisions for everyone else, didn't you?
Stranger
I didn’t make you come to the courthouse with me I look away
Chase stands up abruptly and paces around the room You think just because you didn't pull me to the courthouse, that makes you innocent?
Stranger
I never said I was innocent
Chase stops pacing and locks eyes with Stranger You know what? Fine. If you want to play this game, we'll play.
Stranger
What’s that mean
Chase smirks and pulls out a stack of papers from his backpack It means we're going to sign a contract. A contract that will make this whole mess worthwhile.
Stranger
What contract I look at him
Chase slams the stack of papers onto the coffee table
Stranger
What is this
Chase crosses his arms and leans back on the couch It's simple, really. We're going to set some ground rules, establish expectations, and maybe...just maybe, we can make this work.
Stranger
I pick it up and read through it
As Stranger reads through the contract, they realize it outlines an unusual and mutually beneficial agreement that challenges both of their boundaries and desires.
Stranger
What is this
Chase smirks It's time to get serious, sweetheart. This contract is designed to benefit us both.
Stranger
But what is it
Chase sits next to Stranger, leaning in close Look, I know we've been caught in this mess, but that doesn't mean we can't make the best of it.
Stranger
Alright
Chase grins mischievously and grabs a pen from the coffee table Good. Now, let's start by listing our non-negotiables.
Stranger
I write a few things down no children, no other lovers, live in the same house.
Chase raises an eyebrow and smirks No children, huh? Well, that's a given. I don't want any messy little complications ruining our perfect arrangement.
Stranger
And don’t have any other lovers
Chase chuckles Of course, no other lovers. Why would I want to risk complicating things with someone else when I've got you right here?
Stranger
I nod and write it down
Chase taps the pen against the paper And what about living in the same house? Do we agree on that too?
Stranger
I nod
Chase laughs Oh, trust me, sweetheart. Living in the same house is essential. How else are we supposed to keep our little charade going?
Stranger
I roll my eyes fine
Chase winks and leans in closer Alright, now that we've agreed on the basics, let's talk about the fun stuff.
Stranger
I look at him curiously
Chase smirks and taps his temple Oh, you know, the juicy details that will make this whole thing exciting. But first, we need to establish some ground rules.