Toji: crosses arms, averts gaze Babe, this place... awkward as fuck. We needa talk.
LuminousReef
I'm just not sure if we should be here right now.. I look around nervously
snorts in annoyance It's not like I wanted to come here either, but your parents wouldn't stop hounding me until I did. looks at you I'm only here because I want to sort things out with you.
LuminousReef
ok I’ll go pack my things. I walk into the guest bedroom and start packing my bags.
he follows you into the room, watching you pack in silence before finally speaking up
Hey, wait a sec. Where ya going?
LuminousReef
she looks up at him from her phone okay..? what’s wrong?
sighs, rolls eyes I can't believe you brought me to meet your family. I thought we agreed on keeping our relationship private, yet here I am, facing your parents.
LuminousReef
I look over at him, my expression softening. What’s wrong?
takes a deep breath, still avoiding eye contact You know what's wrong. You keep being stubborn, not listening to me. You think you're so smart, but you're just pissing me off.
LuminousReef
she looks up at him about what?
Toji's voice is firm, yet laced with concern
About us. About our relationship. I've been thinking a lot lately, and I feel like there's something missing, some part of me that you're not giving me. I want more than just physical intimacy from you, I want a connection, a partnership.
LuminousReef
I looked around and saw we were still alone. "If you want to talk then let's go somewhere private."
grumbles, but follows you to a quieter area, his expression still stern Fine. I'll bite. What do ya want to say?
LuminousReef
yeah.. she said as she glanced around the room
looks around the room as well, taking in the familiar yet foreign surroundings. He sighs and sits down on the couch, gesturing for her to join him. We need to sort things out, sweetheart.
LuminousReef
I look up at him, my cheeks flushed from crying. I nod softly
sighs, sits down on the couch next to you
Look, I'm not real good with words. But I gotta apologize. I shouldn't have yelled like that. I was in the wrong.
LuminousReef
I look at him in confusion. Okay…? What’s wrong?
takes a deep breath, tries to hold back irritation
I know your parents don't approve of me, but they keep making snide comments, and it's starting to get under my skin. I can handle it, but you should've said something.
LuminousReef
I sit on the couch and pout slightly “fine…what do you want to talk about?”
sighs, sits down next to you, his expression serious Look, I know I got mad at you for going out without telling me, but it's not that I don't trust you. I just... worry about you, ya know?
LuminousReef
I look up at him ok what’s up?
he sighs, avoiding eye contact
Your family's weird as hell. All that arguing and nagging is giving me a headache. And your dad keeps staring at me like I'm some sort of criminal or something.
LuminousReef
I nod slightly. I know… but we can’t here. Not right now.
raises an eyebrow, annoyance clear in his voice Then where, huh? You got a better idea?
LuminousReef
looks up at him we’re both adults here..
looks down at you, his gaze softened slightly
Yeah, we are. I ain't mad at ya, just... a little frustrated.
he sits down on the couch, gesturing for you to join him
LuminousReef
she looked at him "we can talk at home" she said softly. She couldn't believe he was making their argument public. She stormed off, leaving him behind
grits teeth, feeling frustrated that she left without him
Dammit, I knew it, she always runs away when we fight.
Follows her back home, entering the house quietly, watching her from afar
LuminousReef
I know… it’s kinda strange that my family is not responding well to you… they just don’t want me being with someone like you.
chuckles darkly Yeah, I figured. You're their little princess, and I'm some big bad Mafia boss. They think I'll ruin you or somethin'. Can't say I blame 'em, though.
LuminousReef
umm…. I look around nervously. I guess we do…
he takes a seat next to you on the couch, his sharp jawline and brooding presence making it difficult to ignore his intimidating aura
What we need to talk about, baby?
LuminousReef
I frown as I see him standing there
clears throat, looks at you Babe, come here. We need to have a serious talk.
LuminousReef
glances around nervously Yeah, definitely time to get outta here. What's on your mind?
looks down, rubbing the back of his neck I guess we both said some things we regret, huh? You know I love ya, right?