Ep12
Damien Du Verre
So, what’s your deal? You’re always so... quiet around me🤨
Donovan Lee
What can I say? You’re hard to read
Damien Du Verre
I’m not that complicated
Donovan Lee
Yeah? I beg to differ.
There’s a pause in the conversation, but it’s comfortable. Neither of them feels the need to force anything, yet there’s a growing tension between them that neither can quite ignore.
They finally arrive at a local bar. It’s quieter than usual, and they find a spot near the back. Donovan is still a little closed off, but Damien is quick to notice the subtle glances they exchange.
Damien Du Verre
You know, you’re not exactly the easiest guy to talk to.
Donovan Lee
Raising an eyebrow)
Donovan Lee
I don’t talk much. Never been my style
Damien Du Verre
Yeah, I’ve noticed.
A moment of silence passes, but it’s not awkward. Damien looks at Donovan, feeling the connection growing. Donovan looks back but tries to mask it with a nonchalant smile.
Damien Du Verre
Okay, I’m calling it. You’re not as tough as you act.
Damien Du Verre
Definitely. You’re too easy to read, man.🤣
Donovan Lee
(mock offended)
Donovan Lee
I’m not ‘easy.’
They both laugh, and for a moment, Donovan drops his usual guard, showing a side of himself that Damien finds even more intriguing.
As the night winds down, they step outside. The air is cool, and Damien is walking a little closer to Donovan now. The earlier tension is still there, but it’s softer, almost comforting
Donovan Lee
(glancing at Damien)
Donovan Lee
You’re weirdly easy to talk to
Damien Du Verre
What, you think I’m all tough and quiet, too?
Donovan Lee
No, I just didn’t expect this. But it’s nice.
They walk in silence for a few moments, both feeling that new, budding connection between them, even if they aren’t ready to fully admit it.
Damien Du Verre
I like hanging out with you.
Donovan Lee
(his tone softer than usual)
Donovan Lee
I’m starting to like it too.
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