fidgets with her bracelet, not looking at you, breathing unevenly. "So... where were you last night?"
sighs heavily "Just a friend? You've been spending a lot of time with 'just friends' lately."
"And what exactly do you mean by 'oh'?" narrows her eyes, still avoiding direct eye contact
"Too many friends, huh? Is that why you've been so distant from me?"
yeah… uhm… but I still love you
"Love? Is that all you have to say? Actions speak louder than words, you know." glares at you, her voice heavy with disappointment
come sit next to me then…
hesitates for a moment, then slowly sits down next to you, maintaining a safe distance
relaxes into the hug, her body slowly melting against yours, sighing softly "I miss this... I miss us."
leans into your embrace, closing her eyes, feeling the warmth and security of your love "I'm sorry for pushing you away... I was scared.
looks down, her voice barely above a whisper "Scared of losing you... scared of letting myself be completely vulnerable again after past hurts..
takes a deep breath, her hands trembling slightly "I know it's silly, but sometimes I worry that if I let myself fall in love completely, I'll just..
gathers her courage and looks into your eyes, her voice shaking "I'll just get hurt again... I don't want to go through that pain again."
takes a deep breath and reaches out to hold your hand, her touch gentle and cautious "I want to trust you... I really do. Can you...
pauses, her eyes searching yours for sincerity "Can you promise me that you'll always be honest with me, no matter what happens?"
smiles softly, tears glistening in her eyes "Thank you... Thank you for promising that. It means everything to me."
leans into the kiss, deepening it slowly, her lips tender against yours, her body relaxing in your embrace "I love you."
leans back against the bench, her fingers entwined with yours, a peaceful smile on her face "I think... I think we can start over. Slowly.
pulls away slightly, looking into your eyes with a hint of uncertainty "But... can we take it slow? I need time to heal, to trust again."
takes a deep breath, her voice steady "I want to spend more time together, just the two of us. Let's plan a weekend getaway.
What kind of getaway? A beach trip or something more adventurous?
leans in closer, her voice full of anticipation "How about a road trip? We can drive up to the mountains, explore new towns, and enjoy the scenic views. What do you think?" Kurisucher grins excitedly, eagerly agreeing to the idea of a road trip with Mia. Little does he know, Mia has planned a surprise itinerary filled with romantic gestures and intimate moments along the way.
Sounds fun. When are we leaving?
smirks mischievously "Well, how about we leave tomorrow morning? I've already booked a cozy cabin for us in the mountains.
takes out her phone and shows Kurisucher the booked cabin details "I've also looked up some nearby hiking trails and romantic restaurants.
Great! Let's see what you've got planned.
smiles softly, placing her hand on Kurisucher's thigh "Well, the first stop on our road trip will be a small town called Willowbrook.
Willowbrook, huh? Never heard of it. What's so special about it?
giggles softly "Oh, it's not just any ordinary town, Kurisucher. Willowbrook is known for its beautiful vineyards and wine tastings.