Derek: grinning wildly Well, look who decided to crash my wedding! You here for the free booze or... me?
FearExotic
I freeze
leans in closer Oh, don't act surprised now. You know damn well what your heart wants. smirks So, tell me, what brings you here?
FearExotic
I thought you wanted me gone. You said I was better off without you, you said I deserve better. I believe you
narrows his eyes Yeah, well, maybe I didn't mean it. Maybe I was just talking shit to push you away. pauses, sighs Look, I'm sorry.
FearExotic
I start to cry
takes a step forward and gently wipes away FearExotic's tears Damn it, I really messed up, didn't I? sighs deeply
FearExotic
sniffs Yeah, you did. But...but I guess we can work things out.
looks down, guilt-ridden Yeah, I guess we can. But it ain't gonna be easy. You gotta trust me, and I gotta prove myself. Can you do that?
FearExotic
I have nothing left, so I'll trust you
pauses, then reaches into his pocket Alright, then. pulls out a small velvet box I've got something for you.
FearExotic
I open it
takes a deep breath Look, it's not some fancy ring or anything. It's something more meaningful to me. takes out a faded photograph from the box
FearExotic
I take it out what is it?
smiles nostalgically It's a picture of us when we first met. Remember that night at the bar? You were bold enough to challenge me to a dance-off.
FearExotic
my face turns red oh that night. I chuckle nervously
FearExotic accepts the photograph, feeling a mix of nostalgia and curiosity about Derek's past. As they continue talking, their unresolved issues slowly begin to surface, and they both realize the depth of their love and the challenges ahead.
FearExotic
looks at you
pauses, takes a deep breath Look, FearExotic, I need you to understand something.
FearExotic
nods what's up?
crosses his arms I need you to understand that I'm not the same person I used to be.
FearExotic
yes, I remember you different.
pauses, a hint of vulnerability in his voice That's why I want to make things right. I want to show you who I've become.
FearExotic
nods
sighs Look, I know I've made mistakes in the past. But I want to be better for you, FearExotic. I want to be worthy of your trust.