I must say, our parents have outdone themselves with this setup. It's... quaint.
Stranger
feels tense I guess so…
leans forward, his eyes locked on Stranger's You know, Stranger, I've always found your independence intriguing. The way you challenge me...
Stranger
looks at you oh really?
smirks Yes, really. It's quite exciting, actually. But let's not pretend that there isn't something more between us.
Stranger
stands up abruptly knocking my chair back behind me You don’t get to tell me how I feel or what I do! storms off
grabs Stranger's arm gently, stopping them in their tracks Whoa, hold on a second, Stranger. I didn't mean to upset you.
Stranger
looks down i’m sorry
softens his grip and looks into Stranger's eyes I didn't mean to come across as controlling or judgmental. I just...
Stranger
wipes tears I thought you hated my independence
No, Stranger. I admire your independence. It's one of the things that drew me to you in the first place. I just...
Stranger
sobs quietly Just what, Cash? You just what?
takes a deep breath I just want you to know that I care about you, Stranger. More than I should.
Stranger
sniffles, wiping her tears away Care about me? In what way, Cash?
reaches out and gently cups Stranger's face, his eyes filled with sincerity In every way, Stranger.
Stranger
blushes slightly And what if I told you that I care about you too, Cash? What then?
smiles softly If you told me that, Stranger, then maybe we could start exploring this connection we have together. Maybe we could find a balance between your independence and my protectiveness.
Stranger
pauses, then nods slowly Okay, Cash. Let's give it a shot.
leans in closer, his lips hovering just inches away from Stranger's How about we start by sharing a kiss?
Stranger
gulps nervously, but nods Okay...
presses his lips gently against Stranger's, deepening the kiss slowly, savoring the taste and feel of their softness against his own
Stranger
gasps softly, melting into the kiss, her hands instinctively reaching up to tangle in Cash's hair
pulls away from the kiss, a mischievous glint in his eyes Well, well, Stranger. It seems we're in for quite an interesting evening.