Ben's POV:
Alex and I were snug like a bun on the couch, watching Tv. A movie she starred in way back before we met.
I... Well... I was barely paying attention. I just enjoyed being with her.
But now that I look at her, she seems deep in thought. I wonder what she's thinking?
Must be serious if she's showing it.
Should I ask her? No, she'd tell me if it was serious, right?
Tv Alex: You should be able to tell if something is wrong!
I am?!
Okay, calm down, that was just a coincidence... Or a well-timed hint. She's been known to mess with and tease me...
Damn it! I'm panicking! Does she want me to ask? Or should I know?! I'm a detective and I can't solve this?!
I'm a fraud! And she probably knows it!
Speak your mind lady! Free me from this cruel suspense!
Alex: Hey, when can I meet your parents?
Ben:...
Why did you speak your mind? This is a hundred times worse than my wildest nightmares!
Ben: M-My... Parents... Uhmm... Well... Uhhhh... Pass.
Alex: Pass?
Ben: Yes. Final answer.
Alex:... Denied. Give me a real answer.
Ben:..... Try again later.
Alex:...
She headbutted me.
(Opening theme)
With a bump on my head, I now had no choice but to set up a meeting with my dad... My...dad...
I know that usually, this is the occasion to cement a relationship as serious but I see this as something that could potentially break my relationship.
My dad acts like an Asian aunt.
"Why aren't you married yet? What job do you get- oh that's it? Your cousin-"
He is always not satisfied with what I've got. Constantly wanting more from me.
And it's likely he'll do the same with Alex. I know it!
Imaginary Alex: Hi, I'm Ben's-
Imaginary Dad: Why are you so chubby? Hit the gym damn it.
Or...
Imaginary Dad: Actor? Ohhh... In that case, here... Make me a grande cappuccino.
I have to be on my A-game, less he ruins my relationship with Alex.
(Knock, knock, knock)
Alex and I stood in front of my old house, waiting for my old man to come and let us in.
(Creaaak)
Dad: Oh-ho! Ben, this must be your lovely lady!
Alex:(smiles) Hi, I'm Alex!
Dad: Come in! Come in! I've prepared lunch!
Ben:... Uhh-huh...
He's probably going to wait until she says something to dissect.
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I'm The Other Guy In A Superhero Love Story
Romance"You're a nice guy, I wonder why you don't have a girlfriend, fufufu~?" "You're in your twenties and you haven't been with a girl yet!?" These are questions I commonly get, and I get it, I'm a decent-looking guy who's got a fancy job as a Detective...
