Brightest in the Dark

When love is brightest in the dark.

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Goo: Ahh!

Terrence: Goo, wait, it's me!

Goo: Ter- Terrence?

Terrence: Yeah.

Goo: My God, you nearly scared the life out of me. What are you doing at Mac's place, in the dark?

Terrence: [Sadly]. . . Waiting for you.

Goo: For me?

Terrence: Yeah. We really need to talk.

Goo: Look, Mac's not here so I should head home and so should you. We'll talk later. In the morning maybe. [She turns to leave] [Terrence grabs her arms and pulls her back to him] Let go!

Terrence: No! This can't wait. You've been avoiding me ever since Mac's birthday party.

Goo: [blush] You were drunk.

Terrence: No, I wasn't. You know I quit after that DUI.

Goo: Well, it was a mistake nonetheless.

Terrence: I told you I loved you, Goo. That wasn't a mistake.

Goo: And I love Mac.

Terrence: Mac doesn't deserve you! Besides, all you are in his eyes is a friend. But look at me, Goo, look into my eyes--

Goo: Terrence, please.

Terrence: --I love you.

Goo: . . .

Terrence: You don't have to say anything. I'm just asking you to listen. I know you deserve someone like Mac, who is kind, smart, responsible, and patient. Hell, he would have to be having me as a brother.

I'm not perfect, Goo, you know that. And you should have everything that I'm not, but I am loyal and devoted and I just hope that that's enough.

Goo: Please, let go. [He releases her slowly and makes so movement as she makes her way to the door to leave] Terr?

Terrence: Yeah?

Goo: It's enough. [She closes the door behind her, leaving Terrence in the dark, but with a smile on his face and light in his heart.]