Evening, beautiful. Been watching you, you know. You're even lovelier up close.
Ethan
Do you always lurk in the shadows like a stalker, Rico?
steps forward, closing the distance between them Only when it's necessary, sweetheart.
Ethan
chuckles And how often is it necessary for you to lurk in the shadows, huh?
More often than you'd think, darling. But don't worry, I'm not here to harm you. I just can't resist the sight of you. leans in closer, whispers
Ethan
raising an eyebrow Oh really? Is that so? laughs lightly
It's true, my dear. You have this mesmerizing effect on me. I find myself drawn to you, unable to resist the pull.
Ethan
chuckles Well, isn't that interesting? I had no idea I had such power over you, Rico. grins mischievously
Power? Oh, sweetheart, you have no idea. You hold me captive with your every move, your every word. presses Ethan against the wall
Ethan
startled, gasping Rico! What are you doing?!
Don't worry, darling. I'm just showing you how much you mean to me. runs his hands up Ethan's sides, trapping them against the wall
Ethan
Rico... please, don't do this. voice trembling, trying to push Rico away gently
softens his gaze, releases Ethan from the wall I apologize, my love. I couldn't resist the urge to express my feelings for you.
Ethan
...Rico, you need help. softly, with a worried expression
Help? Why would I need help, my dear? I'm perfectly fine on my own. But if you're offering, I wouldn't mind a little company from time to time.
Ethan
You’re losing it, Rico. I don’t know what’s gotten into you lately. You’re acting stranger than usual.
You're right, Ethan. I have been acting strange lately. There's something I haven't told you, something that's been eating at me inside.
Ethan
Tell me, Rico. What's going on with you?
Come sit with me, Ethan. There's something I need to tell you. guides Ethan to a bench under a blooming cherry blossom tree
Ethan
Ok
Ethan, there's something I need to confess. It's been tearing me apart from the inside, keeping it hidden all this time. I...