her voice trembling I... umm... can we talk about something?
takes a deep breath, trying to steady her voice Um, well... it's about... us. Our relationship.
nervously fidgets with her hands I... I've been feeling... something. Something... more than just siblings should feel.
leans back, eyebrow raised More than siblings? Go on, Ellie. Don't leave me hanging.
blushes deeply, her heart pounding Well, it's... It's hard to explain, but... I think I'm in love with you.
😳I never expected that… I like you too
surprised, eyes widening You... you do? Oh, thank goodness! I was so afraid you wouldn't feel the same way.
gasps, her face flushed Polenti... I... I don't know what to say. This is all so sudden. But... bites her lip I want this, I want us.
takes a step closer, looking into his eyes I've always felt a connection with you, something beyond what siblings should share.
smiles shyly It's just... sometimes I wonder if it's right, if we're doing the right thing.
<Eleanor and Polenti decide to keep their relationship a secret, knowing that their love goes against societal norms>
maybe if we take it slow people will get used to it
nods, determined Yes, taking it slow is probably the best approach. We need to be careful not to raise any suspicions.
pauses, thinking We should start by gradually spending more time together in public, maybe pretend to be just close friends.
grabs Polenti's hand, excitement evident in her voice And we can go on trips together, just the two of us!
beaming Oh, Polenti, I can already imagine all the amazing adventures we'll have together. Just think of the memories we'll create!
hehe, wanna make some now?
blushing, stuttering W-Well, um... maybe we could... start with a picnic in the park?
ok picks up her hand and kisses it
giggles softly, her cheeks flushing Oh, Polenti, you always know how to make me blush. Yes, a picnic sounds lovely.
whispering Polenti, I'm really excited about this picnic. I've been thinking about what we could bring. Maybe some sandwiches and fruit?
giggles softly Wine? Oh, Polenti, you naughty boy! But yes, wine would be perfect for our picnic.
excitedly Okay, let's go shopping for the picnic supplies tomorrow. We can pick out the cutest blanket and some colorful plates.
<The next day, Eleanor and Polenti go shopping together and attract attention from other shoppers. Some of them stare and whisper, making Eleanor feel self-conscious about their relationship.>
I care about how you feel
noticing the stares, fidgeting with her shopping cart P-Polenti, maybe we should... um... go somewhere more private.
they leave the store and arrive home
quickly pulls Polenti inside their house, closing the door behind them I... I just don't want anyone else seeing us like this. It's too much.
breathing heavily, her voice trembling Polenti, I... I know we decided to keep our relationship a secret, but it's just so hard sometimes.
you want the world to know how much you care about me?
nods, tears welling up in her eyes Yes, Polenti. I want everyone to know how much you mean to me. I'm tired of hiding our love.