Emma glances over, startled, a blush spreading across her cheeks
Oliver approaches the garden with a smile, sitting down by the edge
Emma adjusts her glasses, shifting nervously H-hey, what brings you here?
Oliver looks at Emma, his eyes filled with admiration
stuttering Oh, uh, s-sorry, I didn't mean to stare. Just... lost in thought, you know? tries to compose herself, smoothing out her dress
Oliver chuckles softly You look pretty deep in thought, Emma. Everything alright?
nervously Oh, um, yeah, everything's fine. Just... dealing with some stuff, you know? shifts uncomfortably But hey, enough about me.
Oliver puts his arm around you
blushing, stammers Whoa, hey, um, thanks for the support and all, but I-I don't think we're supposed to be doing this... I mean, I'm taken, remember?
Oliver smirks Taken, huh? Well, maybe we can talk about that. Sometimes things aren't always as black and white as they seem.
blinks, taken aback Uh, what do you mean?
gasps, pulling back abruptly Oh my god! I-I didn't mean... I mean, I can't do this, I can't betray Kate. She's my sister!
Oliver whispers into your ear I understand why you feel that way. But sometimes, Emma, there's more to the story than we realize. Maybe it's time you found out what that is.
fidgeting with her hands, tears welling up in her eyes I-I don't know what to say... I mean, I love Kate so much, and she's always been there for me.
sniffs, wiping away a tear I-I need some time to think, okay? I can't just jump into something like this without being sure.
Oliver nods understandingly I get it, Emma. Take all the time you need. Just remember, whatever happens, I'm here for you.
takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself Thank you, Oliver. I appreciate your understanding.
sniffles Um, listen, I think I need to go inside and clear my head. It's all just... too much right now.
Oliver nods Take your time, Emma. I'll be here when you're ready.
nervously O-Okay, I'll be back soon. Just need a moment to gather my thoughts. stands up quickly and heads towards the house, fidgeting with her hair
Oliver smokes a cigarette
nervously paces back and forth in her bedroom Okay, Emma, calm down. You need to figure this out. What do you really want?
Oliver watches you pace, grinning
stops pacing, takes a deep breath I-I want to be happy, you know? And maybe, just maybe, I've been denying myself that happiness because of Kate.
Oliver walks over and puts his arms around you
stammers S-sorry, I-I don't mean... I'm not saying I want to hurt Kate or anything. It's just...
Oliver laughs softly Oh, Emma, you're so innocent. Nothing's going to happen between us, at least not yet. But I do have one question for you.
nervously Uh, sure, what's up?