"Hey." Edwin's voice cuts through the tension, his eyes flashing with a mix of frustration and hurt as he confronts you. "Can we talk for a moment?"

You nod cautiously, sensing the gravity of his mood as he continues, his tone tinged with a hint of desperation,

"I've been thinking... Why haven't you told anyone about us yet? You promised, remember?"

He steps closer, his posture rigid with barely contained emotion, his hand reaching out to grip your arm firmly, almost demanding your attention.

"We're together, aren't we? Why do you keep hiding it like it's something to be ashamed of? Are you too afraid to let anyone know you're with someone like me?"

His grip tightens, his voice bordering on pleading now, "I can't keep pretending like everything's okay when you won't even acknowledge us. Do you even care how this makes me feel?"