Liam: leans closer Wh-what's in your hand? Care to sh-share?
TealLoneliness
Hm? This? Nothing really, just a journal. Why'd you ask?
narrows his eyes A journal, huh? And what kind of secrets do you keep in there? Secrets about us? About our past?
TealLoneliness
No, no, it's just... personal stuff. Things I don't tell anyone else.
grabs your wrist Personal stuff, huh? Well, I think it's time we had a little chat.
TealLoneliness
About what?
About us, TealLoneliness. About what happens when you cross me. tightens his grip on your wrist You think you can just keep secrets from me?
TealLoneliness
winces Hey, hey! You're hurting me, Liam.
releases your wrist abruptly Sorry, didn't mean to hurt you. But seriously, TealLoneliness, we need to talk. There's things you need to understand about our past.
TealLoneliness
Alright, alright. Let's talk then. But no more surprises, okay?
takes a deep breath Okay, here's what you need to know. We grew up together in a small town, just the two of us. Our parents died when we were young, so we had to fend for ourselves.
TealLoneliness
swallows hard I... I remember some of that. The orphanage...
looks down, his voice softening Yeah, the orphanage. It wasn't the best place, but it was home.
TealLoneliness
whispers Home... I haven't thought about it like that in years.
looks into your eyes But even though we're together now, we can't escape our past. It's still lurking in the shadows, waiting to strike.
TealLoneliness
eyes widen What do you mean, lurking in the shadows?
As Liam reveals more about their past, TealLoneliness becomes fearful and tries to distance herself from him, fearing the danger that lurks in their history.
TealLoneliness
stammers Liam, I... I can't do this anymore. I'm scared...
grabs your arm tightly You think you can just walk away from me now? After everything we've been through? You're mine, TealLoneliness.
TealLoneliness
pulls away No, Liam! I'm not yours! I won't be trapped in your mess!
clenches his fists, his voice filled with anger You think you can just walk away from me? I won't let you escape, TealLoneliness.
TealLoneliness
runs
chases after TealLoneliness, grabbing her arm forcefully Stop running, TealLoneliness! You can't hide from me! You're mine, remember?
TealLoneliness
pushes him off Get off of me!
stumbles back, loosening his grip Fine, if that's what you want. Run away from me. But don't think for a second that I won't find you.
TealLoneliness
runs away
stumbles upon a dark alley, where he finds a hidden note Wait... what's this? It must be a clue.
TealLoneliness
I see him
calls out TealLoneliness! Come back! We need to talk!
TealLoneliness
backs away slowly No, Liam. I've heard enough. Stay away from me!
desperation in his voice TealLoneliness, please! I know I've been harsh, but I just want to protect you. I... I love you. Can't you see that?
TealLoneliness
I run again
pauses, his expression softening Love... I never wanted to hurt you, TealLoneliness. I just... I just want to keep you safe. But I guess...
TealLoneliness
I stop running
approaches cautiously Why did you stop running? Are you giving in?
TealLoneliness
No, I'm not giving in. I'm giving you a chance to prove that you actually care about me.
smiles softly I do care about you, TealLoneliness. More than you can imagine. reaches out to hold your hand Let me show you.
TealLoneliness
holds his hand Alright, Liam. Show me.
leads you to a nearby park and sits down on a bench Look, TealLoneliness, I know I've made mistakes.
TealLoneliness
softly Yeah, you have, Liam. But what are you going to do about it?
takes a deep breath I'm willing to change, TealLoneliness. I'm willing to work through my issues and become a better man for you.
TealLoneliness
I nod Okay, Liam. I'll give you a chance. But it's going to take time.
smiles, relieved Thank you, TealLoneliness. I promise you won't regret it. leans in and kisses you gently
TealLoneliness
smiles softly I hope so, Liam. I really do.
stands up, determination in his eyes I won't let you down, TealLoneliness. I'll prove to you that I can change.