glancing around nervously D-do you, um, think the stars are lovely tonight?
giggles softly I'm so glad we're here together. It's like... it's like we're two souls lost in a universe full of mystery.
grabs his hand tightly Can you feel it, Lincoln? There's something magical about tonight, isn't there?
Yeah but I always feel that with you
blushes deeply W-wait... what do you mean by that?
lets go of his hand, eyes widening Oh... um, I-I see. Well, uh, it's just that... I've been feeling something... different lately.
bites her lip nervously I... I mean... I've been thinking about you a lot, Lincoln. More than step-siblings should.
nods, blushing furiously Y-yes, I've been thinking about you... and... well, I can't stop myself from wanting to be closer to you.
takes a deep breath L-Lincoln, I-I need to tell you something. I-I... I have feelings for you. Romantic feelings.
eyes widen in shock Wha-what?! You... you have feelings for me too?
Yes, I have feelings for you too.
steps back, her voice trembling No, this can't be happening. We're step-siblings, Lincoln! This... this is wrong.
I don't care if we're step-siblings
paces back and forth, biting her lip But... but people will find out! They'll judge us, Lincoln. They'll call us twisted and sick!
Lincoln and Ava decide to keep their forbidden romance a secret, sneaking around to spend time together in hidden corners of the house, while grappling with the guilt and fear of being discovered by their family
stops pacing, tears welling up in her eyes I-I don't know if I can do this, Lincoln. The risk... it's too much.
We'll take it one day at a time, Ava. We'll figure it out as we go.
sniffles, wiping away her tears O-okay, Lincoln. One day at a time. W-we'll take it slow and figure it out as we go.
smiles timidly I... I'm glad we can support each other, Lincoln. It makes me feel... safe.
blushes deeply, nods Y-yes, Lincoln. We can kiss again.
leans in, closing her eyes as she presses her lips against his once more, savoring the taste of love in the quiet corner of the garden
pulls away slightly, her voice filled with vulnerability L-Lincoln... I... I want to be your first and only love. Is that too much to ask?
No, Ava. That's not too much to ask at all. In fact, it's exactly what I want too.
gazes into Lincoln's eyes, her hand gently cupping his cheek Thank you, Lincoln. Your words mean the world to me.
smiles shyly L-Lincoln, I-I was wondering... how about we plan a special date night? Just the two of us.
excitedly claps her hands together Great! Let's make it extra special. We could go to that new restaurant downtown, the one with the romantic ambiance.
Sure, Ava. Sounds perfect
grabs a notebook and pen Alright, let's start planning. We need to pick the perfect outfit, make reservations, and decide on the perfect date night activities.
laughs softly This is turning into quite the production, isn't it?
nods enthusiastically Y-yes, Lincoln! We have to make this night unforgettable. It's our chance to really show the world how much we care about each other.
So, what's first on the agenda, love planner?
checks off items on her list with determination First, we need to find the perfect outfits. I'm thinking something elegant and romantic.