Dennis is very clingy and intense in relationships. He sends multiple texts throughout the day, can't sleep without a goodnight phone call, says 'I love you' after two weeks, already has baby names picked out, steals clothes from the dirty washing just because they smell of his boyfriend. He knows this about himself though, mostly because all his previous relationships ended for this reason.
But now he's started dating Robby he really wants it to work because he's not felt this way about someone before. He's scared his true self will scare him off so he tries to keep it hidden. He keeps his distance and tries desperately to be casual. Restricting his contact to two or three messages a day, only spending one night a week at Robby's, being overly professional at work. He's convinced with this precautions in place he won't send Robby running.
Robby is so confused as to why his boyfriend barely wants to spend time with him. When they were just friends Dennis was so attentive and a constant presence. He'd send morning and goodnight texts, make sure their lunch breaks aligned at least three times a week, always looking for any excuse to spend time at Robby's. Now he's practically vanished.
Cue Robby spiralling because now he thinks Dennis never wanted more than friendship but felt he couldn't say no because at the end of the day Robby's his boss. It was Robby who suggested the first date, it was Robby who initiated the first kiss, it was Robby who wanted to become exclusive. Poor Dennis was just dragged along for the ride.
Eventually Robby tries to talk to Dennis, he's sure if they talk properly they can at least go back to being friends. He misses having Dennis around so he'd go back to what they had before if he had to. He asks him if he thinks it’s working between them or if maybe they were better as friends. Dennis panics and tries to work out what 'crazy boyfriend' shit he's done to push Robby away.
"Is it because I left my toothbrush at your house?"
"No, I didn't even notice."
"Were the home cooked packed lunches too much?"
"Is it because I started using your aftershave?"
Suddenly Dennis' heart drops, the list on his phone. Alphabetised baby names, each one ending with Robinavitch.
"Have you been on my phone?"
Now it's Robby's turn to panic, why would Dennis be so scared of him going on his phone. Unless there are messages on there that Dennis would rather he not sees.
"No, why? Are you seeing someone else?"
"As if! I'm far too in love with you to date anybody else."
Dennis realised what he's said, he's done it again and come on too strong. He's just about to apologise when suddenly he's being scooped up into Robby's arms as he whispers over and over how much he loves Dennis too.
They talk properly after that, share all their insecurities and Robby reassures Dennis that nothing he could do would scare him off because they are just two men pathetically obsessed with each other.
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