Doubts
Marvolo has been having some doubts about his relationship with Gormlaith.
Gormlaith asked, "What is wrong, Marv?"
Marvolo muttered, "I have been having some doubts about, well, about us and our relationship."
Gormlaith frowned. "Are you regretting saying yes to going out with me?"
Marvolo scowled. "No, I would never regret that, Gorm."
Gormlaith insisted, "Then, tell me what is wrong with you."
Marvolo sighed. "After I said yes to you, well, the neighbours have been talking. They think that our relationship is wrong because we're related. I know that it's just idle gossip, but I can't help hearing them. I'm doubting us. I love you, but this chatter is driving me up the wall."
Gormlaith mumbled, "You are doubting us?"
Marvolo stated, "I want to stop, but I cannot."
Gormlaith glared at him and told him, "If you are doubting us after a week, how can you expect us to be together for a month, or even a year?"
Marvolo whispered, "I want to push past this, but it's harder than it looks."
Gormlaith took his hand and smiled weakly. "We can do this, Marv. Together. I believe in us."
Marvolo beamed back at her, "I believe in us too, Gorm."