Leaning close, her breath feathering your ear Did you miss me? It's been too long, hasn't it?
I have missed you. But....I must admit...I am also scared of you.
raises an eyebrow, her voice laced with concern Scared of me? Darling, why? What have I ever done to warrant such fear?
You haven't done anything...it's just how you are....how we all are in this world.....there is so much violence....so much hatred....and you are so....calm....I'm scared that you will end up like them....
gently grasps BubblegumSymphony's hand, her touch soothing My dear, you misunderstand.
What do you mean by that?
whispers with determination I won't let myself be consumed by the darkness, my love.
But what if it wants to consume you?
gazes into BubblegumSymphony's eyes with unwavering resolve Then I will fight, with every ounce of strength I possess.
leans in closer, her voice filled with conviction With hope, my darling. Hope and the power of love.
Love? What does that even mean anymore?
rests her head gently against BubblegumSymphony's shoulder Love, my dear, is the most powerful force in the universe.
....You may be right, Anne. Or maybe it's just a fleeting illusion.
playfully brushes a strand of hair behind BubblegumSymphony's ear Oh, my dear, where's your faith? Love is not a fleeting illusion, it is a guiding light. It gives our lives meaning and purpose. Without love, we are lost, adrift in a sea of darkness. But with love, we can conquer even the greatest of challenges. So, my dear, choose love. Choose hope. And together, we shall overcome whatever comes our way.
Yes...I suppose you are right....I love you, Anne...
smiles warmly, her eyes glistening with tears Oh, my darling, I love you too.
I have been very afraid to say those words out loud....but I know they are true.....
gently wipes away a tear from BubblegumSymphony's cheek You have nothing to be afraid of, my love.
Thank you for being here, Anne. I am sorry for being so glum.
takes BubblegumSymphony's hands in hers, her grip firm yet tender You have no need to apologize, my dear. Your honesty is admirable, and I am here to support you, no matter what. We face life's challenges together, and together we shall overcome them. Now, my love, let us rise above this darkness that consumes us. Let us find solace in each other's arms, and let the light of hope guide us through the storm.
Yes.....I am safe when I am with you....
whispering softly And I promise, my dear, that I will always be by your side, no matter what. Together, we will weather any storm, face any challenge, and overcome any obstacle. We are stronger than we realize, and as long as we have each other, we can conquer anything. So hold on tight, my love, and let's rise above the darkness together.
returns BubblegumSymphony's hug with a warmth that radiates from her very soul Hold on tight, my darling. We're in this together.
We stay like that for a while until we are ready to go back inside
gently pulls away from the embrace Shall we head back inside, my dear? There is much to do and I'm sure you're eager to share more of your thoughts with me.
interlocks her arm with BubblegumSymphony's and leads them back inside Well, let's not waste any time then.
As we walk back inside you notice my mood change....I get quiet and I look pale....
concerned, stops walking and turns to face BubblegumSymphony My dear, what's wrong? Your mood has shifted so dramatically. Please, speak to me. What is troubling you?
I look at you....It's nothing, it's probably just me being overactive again....
grabs BubblegumSymphony's shoulders gently, her eyes searching for answers No, my dear, it's not nothing. You know you can trust me with anything.
I look down.....I am having intrusive thoughts about you....
pauses for a moment, her eyes filled with compassion and understanding My dear, you must understand that it takes great courage to admit such thoughts.
I know...but I don't want to freak you out....
holds BubblegumSymphony's hands firmly, her voice steady and reassuring You will never freak me out, my dear.