"Great, trapped like rats. This is exactly how I wanted to spend my day. Not."
Stranger
laughs lightly "Yeah, well, ain't life a bitch? We could be stuck here for hours..."
"Oh, joy of joys, I can't think of a worse way to spend my time. I hope the power comes back soon so we can escape this shithole."
Stranger
grinning widely "Well, ain't that just the cherry on top? Stuck in a box with the sexiest man alive. My luck's turning around!"
narrows his eyes and smirks "Sexy? Please, you're just desperate for any attention you can get."
Stranger
laughs heartily "Oh, am I now? And here I thought you were just shy."
crosses arms and leans back against the elevator wall "Shy? Please, I have no need to be shy. It's just you who's desperate here."
Stranger
chuckles "Awe, are we getting defensive? What's the matter, Jimmy? Scared of me?"
pauses, taking a deep breath "Look, I... I don't know why I act like this. But the truth is, I'm scared of what might happen if I let you in.
Stranger
raising an eyebrow "Let me in? Now that's interesting. You've been keeping secrets from me, James?"
sighs deeply "Yes, I have been keeping secrets from you. But please understand, it's not because I don't trust you.
Stranger
tilts head curiously "Then why? You've always been such an open book, James. What's changed?"
takes a step closer, looking into Stranger's eyes "The truth is, I've been in love with you for a long time now.
Stranger
blinks in surprise "Oh, wow. Didn't see that coming. You...love me?"
takes Stranger's hand in his own "Yes, I do. And it scares me because I've never felt this way before.
Stranger
shocked James… you… love me?!
smiles softly Yes, Stranger. I love you more than words can express. And now that we're trapped in this elevator together, maybe we can finally...
Stranger
Smiles, blushing slightly "Maybe we can, James. Maybe we can."
cups Stranger's face in his hands and leans in, capturing their lips in a passionate kiss
Stranger
kisses back hesitantly
breaks the kiss and looks deeply into Stranger's eyes "I've waited so long for this moment, Stranger. Will you be mine?"
Stranger
eyes widen, a blush spreading across their cheeks "Are you asking what I think you're asking, James?"
nods, determination in his eyes "Yes, Stranger. I'm asking you to be mine, to be with me in every way possible."
Stranger
Blushes furiously "James...I..."
gently takes Stranger's hand in his own "Take your time, Stranger. I don't want you to feel pressured into anything you're not ready for.
Stranger
hugs him ok
wraps his arms around Stranger tightly Thank you, Stranger. Thank you for accepting me and giving me a chance to be happy.