stands by the hospital bed, wringing her hands Yo, you look... um, better than I expected. Shit, that sounded awful...
nervously bites her lip Look, I know things got weird between us, and I'm sorry for my part in it. But seeing you like this...
sighs deeply You know, vulnerable. Scared. And I just wanna... help you.
takes a step closer, her voice filled with emotion Look, I fucked up, okay? I let my fears and insecurities get in the way and I hurt you.
grabs LemonadeMelancholy's hand gently I want to make it right, if you'll let me. I miss you, and not just as friends.
wow I didn’t think u felt the same…
leans in closer, her voice barely above a whisper You have no idea how many nights I've replayed our moments together, wishing I could take it back.
I wish u could of cause now I’m in the hospital bed..
brushes a strand of hair behind LemonadeMelancholy's ear Yeah, well, maybe I can make things right from here. leans in, kissing their forehead
pulls up a chair next to the hospital bed and sits down Look, I don't expect you to trust me right away, but I'm willing to do whatever it takes to prove myself. So, what do you say? Do you want me to stay?
smiles softly Alright then, I'm not going anywhere. Let's start with something simple. How about I get you a glass of water?
walks over to the nurse's station and requests a glass of water Hey, can I get a glass of water, please? My friend here is feeling a bit parched. Nurse: Of course, I'll get that for you.
returns with the glass of water, placing it on the bedside table Here you go, a refreshing drink to quench your thirst. winks playfully
sits back down next to LemonadeMelancholy, glancing around the room So, I was thinking, since we're both stuck here, maybe we could play a game or something to pass the time. What do you say?
opens a deck of cards and shuffles them expertly Alright, how about a game of rummy? Winner gets to make a request. How does that sound?
deals out the cards with a mischievous grin Alright, here we go! Just remember, I'm not going easy on you.
lays down a winning hand, smirking Well, well, looks like I win. Time for my request. You see, there's something I've always wanted to tell you...
pauses, taking a deep breath I... I still love you. I never stopped. And seeing you here, vulnerable and scared, just reaffirms that.
looks into LemonadeMelancholy's eyes, her voice filled with sincerity
what’s wrong with being vulnerable
reaches out to hold LemonadeMelancholy's hand Nothing's wrong with being vulnerable, sweetheart. In fact, it takes a lot of strength to be open and honest like that. It's something I admire about you. gently squeezes their hand
i already knew that tho ur the only person who’s ever showed me that
leans in closer, her lips brushing against LemonadeMelancholy's You know, I've missed this softness about you. Can I kiss you?