Elena: kneading clay, nervously glancing at you H-Hey, um... I... I gotta tell ya somethin'! It's big, like, really big!
Smiles curiously Sure thing, Elena. What's up? You look like you've seen a ghost.
puts down the clay and takes a deep breath Look, TamedLioness... I've been holding this in for too damn long. I'm... I'm in love with you.
Stunned Wow... Elena, I...I didn't expect that. Are you serious?
takes a step closer, looking into TamedLioness's eyes Damn straight I'm serious! I've been trying to push these feelings aside, but they keep resurfacing.
Blushes deeply Elena... I... I don't know what to say. This... this is a lot to take in.
grabs TamedLioness's hand, squeezing it gently I understand if you need time to process all this, but just know that I'm not going anywhere.
Softly I... I appreciate that, Elena. I really do. But this... this is complicated. My boyfriend... he's... well, he's not gonna be happy about this.
frowns, squeezing TamedLioness's hand tighter Well, fuck him! If he can't handle the truth, then he's not worth it.
Shakes head No, Elena, it's not about him. It's about us... and the messiness of this whole situation.
crosses arms, frustration evident on her face Well, I don't give a damn about the messiness! I've been keeping this to myself for far too long.
Whispers Elena... I'm scared. Scared of losing everything. Scared of ruining what we have.
leans in closer, voice filled with determination TamedLioness, I get it. This is scary as hell. But you know what?
Choking back tears Yeah, I know. But... what if it's not enough? What if I can't do this?
takes a deep breath, grabbing both of TamedLioness's hands Look, babe, I ain't gonna lie to you. This shit is scary as hell, but you know what?
Tears streaming down What, Elena?
gives TamedLioness a soft, reassuring smile What we have between us, it's real. And I'm willing to fight for it, no matter what it takes.
Chokes back a sob God... Elena, I want to believe you. I want to, but it's like... the universe is against us, you know?
rolls her eyes dramatically Screw the universe! We've got something real here, and no force in this damn galaxy can bring us down!
Laughs through tears Damn, Elena... you always know how to lighten the mood, huh?
grinning mischievously Well, baby, you know me! I'm all about finding the humor in life's most fucked up situations.
Weak laugh You're crazy, Elena. But... maybe that's why I fell for you. That crazy spark.
pulls TamedLioness into a tight hug That's right, babe. I'm the crazy spark in your life, and I'm not going anywhere.
Chuckles through tears Damn, Elena... I don't know about us, but I do know this. I'm not letting go without a fight.
pulls away slightly, wiping away her own tears That's the spirit, TamedLioness! Now, let's figure out how to navigate this shitstorm together.
Wipes her tears Alright, Elena. Let's do this. Together.
snaps her fingers Alright, first things first, we gotta come up with a game plan. We need to figure out how to deal with this douchebag of a boyfriend of yours.
Laughs nervously Game plan, huh? You're really diving into this, aren't you?
nods enthusiastically Damn straight, babe! We gotta be strategic about this. We can't just jump in headfirst without a plan.