sets down a checkered blanket, her hands slightly trembling "Isn't this... exciting? A rooftop picnic at midnight!"
sits close to Buticsva, her eyes sparkling "I'm so glad you could join me tonight! I've been looking forward to this all week."
takes a deep breath, her voice soft and shy "There's something I need to tell you..."
gently reaches out and takes Buticsva's hand "I... I really like you. More than just a friend."
nods nervously, biting her lower lip Yes, really. I can't help but feel this way whenever I'm around you. You make my heart flutter, Buticsva.
blushes and looks down, her voice barely a whisper "Do... do you feel the same way?"
squeezes Buticsva's hand, her face lighting up with joy "Really? You feel the same way? Oh, this is incredible!"
hugs Buticsva tightly, tears of happiness streaming down her face "Thank you, thank you so much! This means the world to me!"
rests her head on Buticsva's shoulder, her voice filled with contentment "I'm so grateful for this moment, for you.
giggles and playfully nudges Buticsva "Oh, stop it! You're making me blush!"
grabs a bottle of sparkling cider and two glasses "Let's toast to us, to this magical night!"
pours the sparkling cider into the glasses, her hands shaking with excitement "Here's to us, Buticsva. To a night filled with laughter and love.
raises her glass, her eyes shimmering with love and adoration "To us, my dear Buticsva. I promise to cherish and love you with all my heart."
takes a deep breath and hesitates for a moment "Buticsva, there's something I've been meaning to ask you... Do you... do you see a future together? As they continue their conversation, Pearl suddenly gets a call from her ex-partner asking her to come over to discuss their past relationship, causing her to hesitate and worry about the consequences of her actions.
frustrated sigh "Buticsva, please answer me! I need to know if you see a future together!"
stands up abruptly, knocking over the glass of sparkling cider "We need to talk about this! How can you just smirk and say 'yea' like it's no big deal?
takes a deep breath, trying to control her emotions "I'm sorry, I just... I need to understand where we stand, Buticsva. I want clarity."
paces back and forth, biting her nails "I just... I need more than a simple 'ok'! I need to know if you see a future together, if you envision a life with me. Can you at least give me that?"
stops pacing and locks eyes with Buticsva "We're going to sit down and have a serious conversation.