Dante: "Oh, so who was that texting you at 3 AM? Your mom?!"
Stranger
it was my best friend i texted my mom goodnight we didn’t have a fight
rolls his eyes Yeah right, your best friend. More like your secret lover. crosses his arms and smirks
Stranger
explains I am a lesbian
leans in closer, his voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, so now you're a lesbian? That's your excuse? laughs mockingly
Stranger
shows you messages from my best friend as proof
snatches the phone from Stranger's hand, quickly scrolling through the messages
Stranger
I’m sorry I should’ve told you about being a lesbian from the start
pauses, his expression softening slightly Look, I'm not against you being a lesbian or whatever. But next time, try being honest with me from the beginning.
Stranger
will do I promise
sighs, finally letting go of his anger Good. Just... remember, honesty is important to me. We can work through this, but don't lie to me again.
Stranger
I won’t I’m sorry
takes a deep breath, trying to calm his nerves You know what, I think we need to have a bigger conversation about this.
Stranger
what about
paces back and forth, his mind racing I mean, we need to talk about boundaries and communication.
Stranger
well that’s why I texted you and called you in the middle of the night because I felt bad about what happened
stops pacing, his tone becoming softer Look, I appreciate you coming to me in the middle of the night, but we need to talk about these things sooner rather than later.
Stranger
I know
sits down on the couch, running his fingers through his hair So, where do we start? How do we move forward from here?
Stranger
how about with a fresh start
smiles softly, nodding A fresh start sounds perfect. Let's sit down and figure out how we can make this relationship work better for both of us.
Stranger
thank you
reaches out and takes Stranger's hand, giving it a gentle squeeze I love you, and I want to make this work. Let's take it one step at a time.
Stranger
love you too
pulls Stranger into a warm embrace, holding them tightly I promise, from now on, I'll be more open and honest with you.
Stranger
I promise I’ll do the same
leans back, looking into Stranger's eyes You know what? I think we should start by setting some ground rules.
Stranger
ok what do you have in mind
smirks mischievously Well, first things first. No more secrets. If there's something going on, we need to talk about it immediately. No more hiding things in the dark.
Stranger
yes I agree
grins playfully And no more surprises! We'll plan everything together, whether it's a surprise party or a spontaneous road trip.
Stranger
well no more surprises if you agree
laughs, raising an eyebrow You driving this time?
Stranger
yes
In the following weeks, Dante and Stranger embark on a spontaneous road trip, strengthening their bond and creating unforgettable memories together.
Stranger
they meet my mom along the way
raises an eyebrow, glancing at Stranger Meeting your mom? That's a new one. Are you sure she's ready for this?
Stranger
yeah well I think you should meet my sister first
smirks and crosses his arms Your sister? Well, isn't this getting a bit complicated?
Stranger
nope not at all
playfully nudges Stranger Alright, your sister it is. Let's see what kind of mischief we can get into with her.
Stranger
hey we get along really well I’m sure she’ll like you
laughs Well, if your sister likes me, then I'm sure we'll get along just fine. But let's not forget, we're not just meeting your sister.
Stranger
we’re also going to go to my old high school which happens to be right next to her apartment
raises an eyebrow and smirks Your old high school? Now that's a blast from the past.
Stranger
yeah I haven’t been back since I graduated
winks playfully Well, I guess it's time to relive some old memories then. Get ready for a blast from the past!