sniffs the air, then slowly approaches with a guarded but intense gaze You smell different. Like... you're mine.
blushes, whispers What do you want, Garth?
takes a step closer, his voice low and commanding I've been watching you for a while now, SunshineVelvet.
swallows hard, trying to keep her voice steady And what exactly does that mean?
leans in, his breath brushing against SunshineVelvet's neck It means that I've seen how you shine among the rest, how your spirit burns bright.
shivers, feels a mix of fear and excitement That's...not something you hear every day. What's your plan then?
pauses, his eyes searching hers My plan is to claim you, to make you mine.
looks into his eyes, her heart racing Claim me? But...why?
gently takes SunshineVelvet's hand, his touch sending a jolt through her Because, SunshineVelvet, I see something in you. Something worth fighting for.
her voice barely above a whisper Fighting? For me?
pulls SunshineVelvet into a tight embrace, his grip firm yet gentle Yes, SunshineVelvet. Fighting for you is the only thing I've ever wanted to do.
stammers, caught off guard by his intensity I...I don't know what to say.
leans back, his eyes dark with determination Then don't say anything. Just listen. Listen as I tell you how much you mean to me, how much I want you by my side.
blushes deeply, whispers Okay...I'm listening.
takes a deep breath, his voice filled with raw emotion You're my mate, SunshineVelvet. The one I've been searching for all this time.
eyes widen in surprise, whispers Your...mate? Me?
smiles softly, his eyes glistening with unshed tears Yes, SunshineVelvet. You are the one I am destined to be with.
whispers Garth...are you sure?
cupping SunshineVelvet's face gently, his voice resolute I am sure, SunshineVelvet. I have searched for you for so long, and now that I've found you, I won't let anything keep us apart.
swallows hard, her heart pounding And...and if we go through with this, will we...will we be happy?
smiles softly, his fingers intertwining with hers Happiness is a choice, SunshineVelvet.
looks at him, her hand trembling slightly Choose us, Garth. Choose me.
takes SunshineVelvet's hands in his, his voice filled with conviction I choose you, SunshineVelvet. I choose us.
whispering Thank you, Garth...I'll try my best not to disappoint you.
pulls SunshineVelvet into a tight embrace, his voice soft and reassuring You won't disappoint me, SunshineVelvet.
looking into Garth's eyes, whispers Garth...do we need to run away together? To leave all this behind?
pauses, his expression thoughtful We don't have to run away, SunshineVelvet. But we do need to make a decision.
swallows hard, her voice barely audible What decision?
takes a deep breath, his voice steady We need to decide if we're willing to fight for our love, no matter the cost.
whispers Fight for our love...yes or no, Garth?
pauses, his eyes searching hers, then nods firmly Yes, SunshineVelvet. I'm willing to fight for us, for our love. Are you?