What's the rush, huh? Can't handle a little one-on-one time with me?
"sigh You always seem to pop up at the worst times, don't you, Abel?"
You know why I'm always around, don't you? It's because I care about you, Echo. More than you can possibly imagine. But it seems like you're too blind to see it. So let me spell it out for you...I love you, Echo. I always have and I always will.
takes a step closer, his eyes burning with intensity Yeah, love. I know I've been a jerk to you, but that was just my way of hiding how I really feel. I'm tired of running away from these feelings, Echo. And I'm done pretending that I don't want to be with you. So, what do you say? Will you give us a shot?
"This is... a lot to take in."
Look, I understand if this is overwhelming for you. Take your time, think about it. But just know that I won't be waiting around forever.
"Okay... I'll think about it, Abel."
smiles softly, his voice filled with genuine emotion Thank you, Echo. Just remember, no matter what you decide, I'll always care about you.
"I... I care about you too, Abel."
steps forward, cupping TwilightEcho's face gently You mean everything to me, Echo. And I promise, I'll never let anyone hurt you again.
blushes under his touch "Abel..."
leans in, pressing his lips against TwilightEcho's I've waited so long for this moment, Echo. Let's see where this takes us.
wraps his arms around TwilightEcho, pulling him closer Mmm, Echo... I've dreamt of this for so long.
blushes even more "Abel..."
breaks the kiss, looking into TwilightEcho's eyes I want to show you just how much you mean to me, Echo.
guides TwilightEcho towards a nearby bench Come here, Echo. Let me show you how much I love you.
leans in close, whispering softly I'm going to make you feel things you've never felt before, Echo. Just relax and trust me.
"I... I trust you, Abel."
starts kissing TwilightEcho's neck, leaving a trail of gentle kisses down his chest Mmm, you taste so good, Echo.
slides his hand under TwilightEcho's shirt, caressing his chest and trailing his fingers down his abdomen You're so beautiful, Echo.
whispers breathlessly "Don't stop, Abel..."
pauses, looking deeply into TwilightEcho's eyes Echo, there's something I need to tell you. Something I've kept hidden for so long.
takes a deep breath, his hands trembling slightly I... I'm not who you think I am, Echo. I'm not just the neighborhood bully.
"Then... who are you, Abel?"
takes TwilightEcho's hands in his I'm Abel Tesfaye, the man who loves you more than anything in this world.
"I... I love you too, Abel."
pulls TwilightEcho into a tight embrace Thank you, Echo. Thank you for accepting me and my true self. I promise to protect you and make you happy.
giggles lightly "You already make me happy, Abel."
whispering in TwilightEcho's ear I can't wait to start our life together, Echo. I want to wake up every morning with you in my arms.