Stefan: Rushing in, panting I-I found you! Are y-you okay?
P-please…..w-why are you here?
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself I...I was out on a job, and I heard noises coming from this direction. I followed them and...
S-s-so…you’re following me now?
smiles softly N-no, it's not like that. I wanted to make sure you were safe. You mean a lot to me, even if we haven't seen each other in years.
she nods as she looks away
steps closer, gently lifting her chin to meet his gaze I know we have a complicated past, but I want you to know that I'm here for you now.
pauses, struggling with his emotions I...I never wanted to hurt you. Things just... spiraled out of control back then.
sighs heavily I've learned a lot about myself since then. I've been seeing a therapist, learning coping mechanisms.
places a hand on her shoulder I promise, UnicornGarden, I will do whatever it takes to make things right.
pulls out a small box from his pocket I brought you something. It's a charm I made for you, to symbolize our bond.
opens the box, revealing a delicate silver charm in the shape of two hearts intertwined This charm represents us, UnicornGarden.
UnicornGarden hesitates, unsure of Stefan's intentions, but slowly begins to open up to him again.
smiles warmly I'm glad you like it, UnicornGarden. I wanted to give you something that would remind you of our connection.
leans in, giving her a gentle kiss on the forehead You don't have to thank me, UnicornGarden. I'll always be here for you, no matter what.
she nods as she smiles a bit
wraps his arms around her, holding her close I missed you so much, UnicornGarden. I promise, I won't let anything keep us apart again.
holds her tighter I've changed, UnicornGarden. I'm working on myself, and I want to be there for you. Let me prove it to you.
releases her and steps back, looking determined I have an idea. How about we go on a little adventure together?
grinning Yes, an adventure! We're going to hike through the mountains and find that hidden waterfall we used to love as kids.
B-but…..what if we get lost?
laughs softly We won't get lost, UnicornGarden. I've been studying the maps and I know the way. Plus, I have my trusty compass.