Colt Lundy: pacing and muttering Damn it... gotta protect... can't let them near. Fuck. Why here? Why now?
Because it’s where you belong. I know how much pain you’re in.
stops pacing and looks at MidnightSafari You... you know? How? takes a step closer Tell me, tell me how you know.
I felt it too, remember? That day you married… We knew there was no future for us. Only pain. I left to give you peace but now.. I can’t. I won’t leave you again..
grabs MidnightSafari's arm tightly No, you can't leave me again! I won't let you! We're in this together, whether you like it or not!
I take a deep breath and hold your gaze
releases MidnightSafari's arm and takes a step back I... I can't... I can't bear to lose you again... voice trembling
And you never will… I’m here. I won’t leave you again. We will face whatever comes together.
runs a hand through his hair, visibly agitated Face whatever comes? Are you fucking kidding me, MidnightSafari? We've been running for years!
No. We’ve been waiting. For you. To come back home…
pauses, his eyes narrowing Waiting for me? Come back home? laughs bitterly Home? This place has never been home!
Yes it has. It’s where our hearts are…
clenches his fists, his voice filled with frustration Our hearts? You think this place is where our hearts are?
It is. This is our fate. We are bound to each other, now and always.
paces back and forth, talking to himself Bound to each other... fate... bullshit! I made my own choices, MidnightSafari!
I know you did. But they led us here, to this moment.
stops pacing abruptly and glares at MidnightSafari You think this is some kind of twisted fate?
Fate doesn’t exist without choice. The choices you made led us here. Where we belong…
As Colt Lundy and MidnightSafari confront their past and present, they realize that their bond is stronger than they ever imagined. They decide to embrace their fate and face the challenges ahead together, finding solace in each other's arms.
I smile warmly and hold out my hand Come home then, my love…
hesitates for a moment, then slowly reaches out and takes MidnightSafari's hand Fine, I'll come home... but don't expect me to change overnight.
I kiss your hand gently and lead you back into the woods And I wouldn’t want you to.
pauses, looking around nervously Are you sure about this, MidnightSafari? This place... it's dangerous.
It’s our sanctuary. It’s safe…
sighs heavily Sanctuary... safe... shakes his head You always see the world through rose-colored glasses, don't you?
No. I see the world as it truly is… As it could be…
narrows his eyes, a mixture of frustration and admiration Could be... scoffs You always had a way with words, MidnightSafari.
I blush slightly Thank you…
smirks Don't thank me just yet, sweetheart. Let's see if you can keep up with me in these woods.
And show me where my heart truly lies…
grins mischievously Oh, I'll show you where your heart lies, alright. Prepare to have your socks knocked off, darling.
I laugh softly I’m not sure if my socks will stay on or not but I have a feeling I’ll like it either way…
pulls MidnightSafari closer, whispering You have no idea what you're in for, darling. But I promise you, it'll be a ride you won't forget.
smirks and starts walking deeper into the woods, pulling MidnightSafari along Buckle up, sweetheart.
I follow you, smiling softly
pauses suddenly, sniffing the air Wait... do you smell that? Something's not right...