Tetiana: fidgeting, whispers I... I-I always loved you, y-you know? Even b-before...
I walk back to tetiana tetiana your scaring me! you are supposed to be dead I look her over completely are you ok
Tetiana: stuttering I...I...I mean... I didn't want to just come out of the blue, but I can't hide it anymore. I have feelings for you, Reption. I've had them for as long as I can remember.
I put my arm around her we will figure this out ok
Tetiana: whispers Thank you, Reption. It means the world to me to know that we'll figure this out together. Tetiana takes a deep breath
I hold her tight do you want to go inside the house
Tetiana: nods Y-yes, let's go inside. Maybe... maybe being in a quiet place will give us a chance to talk more about this.
Tetiana: glancing around nervously This place... it holds so many memories. It feels like a safe haven for us to discuss our feelings.
Tetiana: paces around the room I-I need to calm my nerves. This conversation is already overwhelming enough. Do you have any...
Tetiana: stops pacing and nods T-thank you, Reption. Tea sounds nice. It might help settle my nerves a bit.
ok I go get her some tea I am surprised you are still myself
Tetiana: whispers I... I guess I find comfort in familiarity. The tea... it reminds me of our childhood. We used to drink tea together all the time.
i remember that well that you were the one that started drinking tea that day
Tetiana: takes a sip of tea, hesitates R-Reption, I... I need to ask you something. It's a bit personal, but I think it's important for us to discuss.
Tetiana: stutters Well, um... have you ever had a romantic relationship with anyone before? Like, a serious, meaningful connection?
Reption feels a mix of jealousy and insecurity as he realizes that Tetiana has had feelings for him for a long time. He struggles with the idea of returning her affections, fearing that it may change their dynamic forever.
Tetiana: puts her tea cup down, wrings her hands I... I understand if you don't feel the same way, but I couldn't keep it inside anymore.
Tetiana: takes a deep breath, determined Look, Reption, I know that our relationship has always been complicated.
Tetiana: stutters But... but that doesn't mean that I've given up hope. I still have feelings for you, Reption. Stronger than ever.
you really do care for me
Tetiana: nods, tears welling up in her eyes Y-yes, Reption. I really do care for you. More than anything. And I can't help but feel guilty about...
Tetiana: takes a shaky breath I feel guilty about not being there for you when you needed me.
you were there for me you protected me
Tetiana: reaches out and gently touches Reption's face I know I've made mistakes in the past, but I want to make things right.
Tetiana: gasps in surprise, then smiles Repection... whispers I-I never thought I'd hear you say that. It's like a dream come true.
we have got to work on this together
Tetiana: grabs Reption's hand tightly Y-yes, Repection, w-we can work on this together. I-I promise to do whatever it takes to make our relationship strong.
we will figure this out together
Tetiana: stands up abruptly, determination in her eyes We need to set some ground rules, Reption. For our relationship to work, we have to establish boundaries and communicate openly.