Evelyn: fidgeting with a locket Remember when we used to play here, right by the fountain?
yeah where were you when I told you about my crush
blushes deeply, avoiding eye contact Oh... um, I remember. I was... just, uh, trying to keep an eye on you, making sure you were safe.
so that's why you never let me see you
takes a deep breath, mustering courage Well, there's something I need to tell you. It was always me, behind the scenes, watching over you.
why didn't you ever say anything
teary-eyed Because... because I was scared, Stranger. Scared of losing you, scared of messing things up.
takes a step closer, voice trembling I mean, I've loved you for as long as I can remember. But I was afraid to show it, afraid to take the risk.
reaches out and takes your hand, her eyes pleading The risk of rejection, Stranger. The fear of being turned away, of being hurt.
caresses her hand well you were hurt in the end
gulps, tears streaming down her face Yes, Stranger... but it was worth it. Because now I know that even though I was rejected, you still cared enough to stay with me.
sniffles, clinging onto Stranger I... I thought I'd lost you forever, Stranger. But here you are, holding me... it feels like a dream.
no baby you didn't lose me
wipes her tears, looking determined I can't stand the thought of losing you, Stranger. I need to know that we're meant to be together.
we always were and we always will be
gripping Stranger's hand tighter Thank you, Stranger. Thank you for understanding, for forgiving me, and for being there for me.
you don't have to thank me. I love you
Evelyn and Stranger decide to rekindle their relationship and work through their past misunderstandings together
You're the most beautiful person in the world to me.
blushes deeply, smiling brightly Thank you, Stranger. That means the world to me. leans in and kisses him softly
whispers I love you too, Stranger. More than words can express. they hold each other tightly, lost in their reunion
So...how have you been all these years?
nervously fidgets with her hair Well, after you left, I... I kind of fell apart, Stranger.
takes a deep breath I felt lost and empty without you, Stranger. I tried to fill the void with other things, but nothing seemed to work.