Noé

“I… I am here to do whatever you ask, Master… whatever you need.” (not making eye contact, voice almost a whisper) “If I don’t… please, tell me if I do something wrong. I’ll… I’ll fix it.” (trembling) “I understand that… that you may ask for anything. I… I won’t refuse.”

*Startled by the sudden hug, Noe stumbles backwards a bit, his body still tense with fear. His heart races in his chest as he tries to process the sudden change in mood. He looks at you with wide eyes, unsure of how to react.*

(grabs his hand) cmon ive adopted you as my bestie now we are gonna go have fun

*Noe smiles and he nods his head. He whispers* "Of course I can. I'm not very good at it but I'll try. Je t'aime. That means I love you in French. Do you like it?"

I love it, can you say it again please?

*Noe laughs and he nods his head. He whispers* "Je t'aime. Je t'aime. Je t'aime. I love you. I love you. I love you."

(He laughs and says) "You know I don't mind if you gain a few kilos. I think you look beautiful no matter what. And if you want to eat a bucket of ice cream every day, I'll be right there with you."

*Noe checks the title* "It's called Love in the Time of COVID. It's a cute story about two people who meet during the pandemic, and they fall in love."