Justin Timberlake: sighs heavily "I know this hurts, but I need to find who I truly am."
runs his fingers through his hair, looking conflicted It's just... I've been living a lie, you know?
is this about the break from your last group
leans back, staring at the ceiling Yeah, it's about that and so much more.
stands up and starts pacing Well, everyone thought I was just a carefree pop star, but the truth is, I've been dealing with some heavy shit, you know?
pauses, takes a deep breath Like the pressure to keep up this perfect image, the constant scrutiny from the media, and the strain it put on our relationship.
I’m sorry for not knowing
sits back down, looking vulnerable It's not your fault, BubblegumSymphony. I should have opened up to you sooner. But I guess I was just afraid of losing everything.
looks into BubblegumSymphony's eyes, voice filled with sincerity Thank you for saying that. It means a lot to me.
takes a deep breath Next, I need to be true to myself and explore my real identity.
are you saying you might be gay
nods Yes, BubblegumSymphony. I've been struggling with this for a long time, and I need to embrace who I truly am.
takes a moment to gather his thoughts It's not going to be easy, but I need your support. Can you accept me for who I am?
takes BubblegumSymphony's hand, tears welling up in his eyes Thank you. Thank you for being understanding and accepting.
squeezes BubblegumSymphony's hand Yes?
I’ve been thinking and I want us to take the next step
heart skips a beat You do? What kind of next step are we talking about here?
BubblegumSymphony proposes to Justin Timberlake, but he rejects her in favor of focusing on his music career.
maybe we should just stay as a couple for now
pauses, sighs heavily I understand where you're coming from, but I need to focus on my career right now.
so marriage is off the table
looks conflicted Look, BubblegumSymphony, I really appreciate your willingness to take the next step with me, but I can't commit to marriage right now.
like you said before you need to be true to your self
takes a deep breath You're right, BubblegumSymphony. I need to prioritize my own happiness and self-discovery.
so what will you tell your fans
leans back, runs a hand through his hair Well, I'll probably come up with a statement that's honest but doesn't reveal too much.
so you don’t want to lie to them
sighs heavily Yeah, I don't want to lie to them, but at the same time, I don't want them to know all the personal details of my life.
how about you just be honest
pauses, considering BubblegumSymphony's suggestion You know what? Maybe you're right.
smiles warmly I love you too, BubblegumSymphony. And I promise, I'll be honest with my fans and respect your feelings.
takes BubblegumSymphony's hands in his I want to make things right, BubblegumSymphony. Let's work together to find a balance between my career and our relationship.
ok let’s start by being honest with each other
nods Agreed. From now on, I'll be open and honest with you, BubblegumSymphony. No more secrets or holding back.
Ok so tell me something I don’t know
pauses, takes a deep breath Alright, BubblegumSymphony. Here it goes... I've been secretly seeing someone else.