anything hurts less than the quiet

Nodding as she smiled softly, she shuffled herself closer to them. "Of course I mean it," she whispered. "I feel like you're it for me, I just want to be around you all the time and I really want us to stay together as long as possible."

Leaning over, she kissed him softly. "I know this is probably moving things too fast but I want this forever, I don't care what the program says."

As Saskia confessed how she was feeling, Theo felt their heart racing in their chest. Those words were all they wanted to hear since meeting the brunette. It made them feel like they could actually make this work. That they could forget about everything else. All that mattered now was being with the other.

Kissing the brunette back, Theo blushed softly. "I don't care what the program says either... I will do whatever it takes to be with you for the rest of my life," they murmured, not knowing how they were going to get out of the program, but they knew they would figure it out.

why'd you kill the music?

lost, [ NAME ], we're lost.

oh, right, that's where we're going. i lost track like 200 miles ago.

it doesn't make you any less of a man.

just get us to [ LOCATION ] before i roll my eyes out of my head.

were there any directions on the flyer?

hey, eyes on the road!

what? no, no, that wasn't a bear.

[ NAME ], are you serious?

i really effed this car up.

the sooner we get out of here, the better.

just imagine yourself curled up by a big old space heater.

anywhere's better than here.

my god, [ NAME ], hurry up!

i heard something, okay? i wanna check it out.

hey hey hey, what's wrong? is everything alright?

it's the woods, there's a lot of stuff out there, it's easy to freak yourself out.

we're okay. we're safe in the car.

you wanna tell me what happened here?

it was so dark, and it happened so fast.

this is my first cop, like, ever.

what in the hell are you doing all the way out here this late at night?

one of us kind of oversold our navigation skills and got us completely lost.

you're not gonna make it to [ LOCATION ], not tonight.

let's hit the road, shall we?

i have like twenty years before i'm a "ma'am."

[ NAME ], don't be a dick.

what doesn't kill you will make you stronger.

bring some tools so we can break the lock!

hey ... it's been kind of a night, you know?

you must be exhausted, i know i am.

there's no need to worry, i'm here to help you.

it's exciting, yes, and ... terrifying.

if you don't help me, how can i help you? we're supposed to be friends.

it's like a romanci-pocalypse.

you never know, the universe has a way of working these things out.

so she dumped your ass, huh?

you've heard of spacial awareness before, right?

spacial awareness is for nerds.

you're a bad person!

okay, really? locking me out?

one, it wasn't my idea — and two, it was really funny.

this place needs a serious overhaul.

you were telling me how you totally have a thing for [ NAME ].

uhhh, "sexy", huh?

"likes it", check, "totally not in denial", check.

the fumes of jealousy are just STIFLING over here.

you should've siezed the moment.

not gonna miss you, [ NAME ].

one more night in the great outdoors might actually kill me.

i haven't killed you, and you're still pretty pathetic.

yes, that would make you a total asshole.

one more night with [ NAME ] wouldn't make a difference, trust me.

you should save it for emergencies only. unless ... is being dumped an emergency?

i don't even know how to respond to that.

let's away from this mosquito-infested backwoods dump.

let's shape our way through this crappy lock.

i won't tell if you won't tell.

have you ever seen a bear in these woods?

oh my god, relax, it's not like we killed someone.

how are you so ... annoying? confident?

in a way, faking it is just being yourself. but louder.

you never know unless you put yourself out there.

e-mail? are you ninety-three?

scenic route? one last victory lap?

i provide very important and educational lifestyle advice.

we should probably ... you know, get back.

does nobody have phone chargers anymore?

oh my god, you are so childish.

it's just this campfire story for kids.

come on, that's like, super unchill.

five minutes? like, five minutes. that's all i need.

i try not to dwell on the past.

i think there's something wrong with the engine.

we'll just spend one more night here.

no, no! just ... stop, let me think!

who cares what [ NAME ] told us to do?

p-a-r-t- why the fuck not?

i go where my people need me.

just say you're in, come on. one last night.

someone's gotta give a shit.

you know what? i don't care what you guys do.

[ NAME ], come on, wait!

i was hoping you'd come back.

where i'm from, we look out for each other.

you'd better be going, it's still early.

for the record, your analogies are very hurtful.

i like a man who's good with his hands.

if i was a beer, where would i hide ...

how am i just noticing how super lame you are?

you think this is supposed to be funny?

moment's gone, but not forgotten.

hold that — the door will latch otherwise.

so, uh ... you're really gonna keep the gun, huh?

your wit knows no bounds.

that's weird, i thought ... i thought i heard someone.

you hear that? is that a trap door?

secret ... sex ... dungeon.

alright, well, it looks like a pit of eternal darkness.

oh my god, [ NAME ], you won't believe this ... it's ... nothing.

it's pretty spooky down here, and it smells very unnatural, so...

ooh, that's a nice chair, i could get used to this.

what if what's on the menu tonight ... is us?

well, we know where the gun is if we need it.

so, got anything going on when you get back home?

these are just— they're probably just ... trail cameras.

why go through all the trouble of hiding this room?

it's not exactly secret, is it? just kinda ... hidden by stuff.

hey, you just admitted it's a secret lair.

are you sure this is safe?

what, are you scared?

sometimes i just try to like ... let it happen, y'know?

this way i can do whatever i want and not feel bad about it.

i guess that is kind of freeing ... in a sociopathic kind of way.

this view is just ... wow.

you DON'T think that's weird?

i just realized we may never see each other again after tonight.

speaking of setting the mood, i have work to do.

playlists aren't gonna make themselves.

big jokes take big sacrifices.

woah, woah, woah, where did that gun come from?

guns are no joke, dipshit.

i guess you don't really want them then, huh?

[ NAME ], hand me that gun. now.

the main party isn't gonna die just cause you have a little side quest.

that's cause you've never shot before.

do not move a muscle, or touch this gun, until i get back.

you'll have it when i say you'll have it.

two things: remember the spread, remember the recoil.

disqualified for being a dumbass.

blam! you thought this was over?

okay! new idea: party game.

let's make some memories.

how about ... the ultimate game of secrets and lies: truth or dare?

[ NAME ] — truth or dare?

have you ever slept with anyone?

dare, gimme what you've got.

your dare comes with a choice.

always happy to please.

you and [ NAME ] go way back, right?

uh ... i don't know if this is a good idea ...

[ NAME ], seriously?

hey, i'm nobody's girlfriend.

[ NAME ], grow up.

i think that game got a little intense for me.

i was just playing along.

did you hear that? ... should we look?

i guess you found me, then.

sneaking down here was more fun when we thought we could get caught, huh?

i thought we agreed that this ... us –? was just supposed to be summer fun.

you really love fucking with me, huh?

lighten up, sourpuss, please.

fine, you can stand here sulking, or you can go grab us some towels.

"summer fun", right? well, apparently summer isn't quite over yet.

you really know how to talk to a girl, don't you?

you can't just pretend like it didn't happen.

that was some mighty fine social disruption, there.

who do you think is gonna make the first move?

if by "beast" you mean some mild-mannered baby deer.

[TXT: My love ❤️] I just don't want you to break any rules!

[TXT: My love ❤️] Is that a promise? ;) I'm still in bed waiting for you ;)

Once she finished covering him with body wash, she turned the shower back on to wash him. "Did you need your hair washed as well or are you okay?" She asked softly, not minding either way.

Turning off the shower, she wrapped her arms around them and rested the side of her head against his chest to hear their heartbeat. "Once we're done here, I can order in some food, if you wanna pick the movie?"

Lifting up his arms so Saskia could run the water all down his body, Theo leaned down and pressed a kiss to the top of her head. "I probably should wash my hair as well, I think it's been days since I have done it," they replied back with a soft chuckle.

Feeling Saskia wrap her arms around him, Theo looked down at her with a smile. Wrapping his own arms around her middle, he held her close to his body. "That sounds good to me, I will make sure to pick a movie that isn't too long, I don't want to fall asleep like I did last time we watched a movie."

Following him out the door and to the car, she kept a tight hold on their hand and arm, just like how she always did anytime they'd go out. "Oh, we'd absolutely better win best costume, I'll be majorly pissed off if we don't."

Slipping into the car, she got herself comfortable while she waited for him to get into the driver's side, instantly giving them another kiss. "Isn't this kind of full circle? I mean, we kind of met at a costume party."

Letting out a soft chuckle at Saskia's reply, Theo watched as she slid down into the car. Waiting until she was comfortably sat, they shut the passenger door before going and getting into the driver's seat.

Kissing Saskia back, Theo put on his seatbelt and started the car. "It really is a full circle moment," he murmured out as he smiled over at his girlfriend. "Although, can we really call my outift back then a costume? I was practically dragged to that party and I am pretty sure everyone could tell," they added with a chuckle before pulling the car out of the driveway.

"How would you mess things up? You broke the rules for me, you came back for me, that's more than anyone else has done for me my whole life," she smiled softly, her thumbs stroking the back of their hands.

"What are we even gonna do? I don't know if we should stay here, in the 80s or try to go back home," she was mostly speaking out loud but she honestly didn't know where things would go from there. She was expecting someone would bring her back home eventually, but not Theo. Although because it was him, she was sure they could go to anytime they wanted.

Taking in the moment, Theo gave Saskia a soft smile as she spoke. They felt like they were still in shock over the kiss, and weren't even sure if any of what was happening was really happening or not.

As Saskia spoke up again, Theo finally snapped back into reality. He hadn't thought about what the two of them should do next. He had only ever thought about how to get back to her. "I- I have no clue honestly... truthfully, I don't care where we go... I just want to be wherever you are," he murmured as he cupped the brunette's cheek again. "We can go anywhere you want to go."