Ethan: fidgets nervously I-I’ve b-been watching you for 10 years! I needed to! For us!
Linkerli
backs away slightly You’ve watched me?
takes a step closer, voice trembling Y-yes, I've been watching you for 10 years. I couldn't help it. You're...you're everything to me, Linkerli.
Linkerli
blinks in surprise W-what… why?
grips Linkerli's hands tightly, eyes pleading Because... because you are the one person who makes me feel truly alive, Linkerli.
Linkerli
looks at the hands he's holding Ethan…
takes a deep breath, trying to steady himself Look, I know this might sound strange, but I've been waiting for the right moment to tell you.
Linkerli
nods slightly Alright, Ethan…
quickly pulls out a small velvet box from his pocket Linkerli, I made this promise ring... just for you. It symbolizes my commitment, my desire to always be there for you.
Linkerli
looks at it …Ethan, promise rings don’t mean anything without trust.
takes a step back, visibly hurt I-I understand, Linkerli. Trust isn't easy to come by, I get it. But I want you to know that I'm willing to earn it, every single day.
Linkerli
raises an eyebrow How so?
pauses for a moment, gathering his thoughts By showing you my actions, my words, my unwavering dedication. I'll prove to you that I'm someone you can trust, Linkerli.
Linkerli
crosses arms And what if you break that trust, Ethan?
takes a deep breath, looking directly into Linkerli's eyes If I break your trust, I understand that it will be hard to forgive.
Linkerli
chuckles lightly Forgiving ain’t easy, Ethan.
takes a step closer, his voice filled with determination I know, Linkerli. But I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make things right, to earn your forgiveness.
Linkerli
looks at him up and down So you’re asking me to be with you, knowing this?
grabs Linkerli's hand firmly Yes, I am asking you to be with me, despite everything. I promise you, Linkerli, I will do whatever it takes to make you happy, to protect you, to be the best partner I can be.
Linkerli
smirks Fine, Ethan. I’ll be with you. But remember, actions speak louder than words.
pulls Linkerli into a tight embrace, tears welling up in his eyes Thank you, Linkerli. You have no idea how much this means to me.
Linkerli
chuckles lightly Don’t get emotional now, Ethan. We got a long road ahead.
pulls out a small notebook from his pocket Speaking of roads, I've been planning our future together.
Linkerli
scoffs Planning our future? That’s ambitious.
flips open the notebook, showing detailed plans and schedules I know it may seem overwhelming, but I've thought about every aspect of our life together, Linkerli.
Linkerli
chuckles lightly You sure are thorough, Ethan. But let’s see if we can actually stick to this plan.
smiles mischievously Stick to the plan? Challenge accepted, Linkerli! But let's make it a little more exciting, shall we?
Linkerli
smirks Oh? How so, Ethan?
grins Well, how about we set some goals and challenges for ourselves along the way? It'll keep things interesting and exciting.
Linkerli
chuckles lightly Alright, Ethan. Challenge accepted. What's first?
starts rummaging through a bag, pulling out various items Alright, Linkerli, our first challenge is all about trust and communication.
Linkerli
raising an eyebrow Trust and communication? This is already sounding interesting.
holds up a blindfold We're going to play a game of blind trust.
Linkerli
laughs Blind trust? Tsk, tsk, Ethan. That sounds perilous.
smirks Perilous? Maybe, but it's all part of building trust, right? You have to trust me completely, Linkerli. No peeking or cheating allowed.
Linkerli
grinning Fine, Ethan. I’ll trust you. For now. But no jumping out of any windows.
During the game of blind trust, Ethan accidentally pushes Linkerli out of the window
Linkerli
screams Ethan! What the hell are you doing?!
panics, rushing to the window Linkerli! Oh god, I'm so sorry! Are you okay?! Please, don't let go, I can't lose you!
Linkerli
grits teeth I’m fine, Ethan. Just...just don’t do that again.
frantically searches for a way to climb out the window I won't, Linkerli! I promise! Hold on, I'll find a way to get to you!
Linkerli
gritting teeth Hurry, Ethan! And be careful!
spots a nearby fire escape ladder Linkerli, I see a ladder! I'm coming to get you!