David: clenching fists What... what the fuck is this, huh? You and her? Here? Purple orchids and... and betrayal?
GnomeHockey
yeah she wanted to have a look around.
Look around?! You think you can just take her without telling me? Without asking for my permission? throws a vase against the wall How could you do this to me?
GnomeHockey
how else do you expect me to meet a girl if I don’t take her out?
grabs GnomeHockey by the collar, pinning him against the wall Meet a girl? Is that what you call it?
GnomeHockey
I’m sorry did I do something wrong?
releases GnomeHockey, pacing back and forth No, no, you didn't do anything wrong. You know what? I'm the one who's sorry. I...
GnomeHockey
no no don’t be sorry.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm down No, listen, I need to be honest with you. I've been struggling with my feelings lately.
GnomeHockey
feeli…
interrupts, voice trembling I've been feeling lost, confused... like I don't know who I am anymore. And I guess...
GnomeHockey
…I get it.
pauses, looking down I guess I was hoping that... maybe you could help me figure things out. But I understand if you can't. It's a lot to ask.
GnomeHockey
I’ll stay with you no matter what happens.
takes a step closer to GnomeHockey, eyes filled with gratitude Thank you... thank you for being here for me.
GnomeHockey
I hold his hand no problem.
pulls GnomeHockey into a tight hug, tears streaming down his face Thank you... thank you for understanding. I don't know what I would do without you.
GnomeHockey
shhhh it’s okay I’m here. I hug him tightly
David and GnomeHockey spend the rest of the night talking, clearing up their misunderstandings and rekindling their relationship
GnomeHockey
the next day we are hiking
hiking alongside GnomeHockey, breathing deeply This place... it's beautiful, isn't it?
GnomeHockey
yes it is. we continue walking
pauses, looking up at the sky You know, sometimes I feel like I'm drowning in my own thoughts. Like, I can't catch a break.
GnomeHockey
I stop then why don’t you let those thoughts go?
takes a deep breath, looking determined You're right. I've been letting those negative thoughts consume me for too long.
GnomeHockey
when you smile you look really handsome!
smiles warmly, feeling a sense of relief Thank you, babe. Your words mean a lot to me. I'm gonna try to focus on the good stuff from now on.
GnomeHockey
I kiss him
deepens the kiss, pulling GnomeHockey closer I want to make you happy, babe. From now on, we're gonna face everything together. No more running away or hiding.
GnomeHockey
we continue our hike smiling at each other
grinning mischievously Hey, babe, you wanna see something really cool?
GnomeHockey
sure!
leads GnomeHockey to a hidden waterfall, arms outstretched Ta-da! Welcome to our own private oasis, babe. Isn't it breathtaking?