TheClosetKidnapper

Mark I nod, "Do you think we're more ready for marriage or for a kid?"

Louis I take her face in my hands and wipe her tears, "Don't say that. You don't know this won't work out. W-we can make it so."

Mark I think about it, "I don't know. It doesn't matter to me, either way. Do you?"

Louis She doesn't answer and something makes me follow her, sitting at her side to find her crying. I wrap an arm around her shoulders and pull her into a ...

Mark I nod, "Okay. I'm listening."

Louis I stand and swallow my food, "O-okay. Are you okay?"

Mark I take a deep breath, composing myself.

Louis I drift into thought, the silence too thick to break yet. How is this going to work? She won't be able to stay forever...

Mark I smile and pull back for a moment, not wanting things to get too far. She said she had a headache, right? Shouldn't push her then... I set my ...

Louis I flash a smile back and eat as well.

Mark I smile wider and close my eyes as well, unable to keep from imagining our future.

Louis I thank her for the wine and take a sip.

Mark I smile and kiss her back, tightening my grip on her.

Louis I smile and bring the plates to the living room, waiting for her.

Mark I smile and sigh, "I want that. Both."