glances away, fingers nervously picking at a splinter in the wooden floor I-I bet you'd never remember... the secret handshake, right?
Laughs softly, looking down at you It's been years, Jules. Since when did you get so sentimental about a handshake?
takes a deep breath, trying to steady his voice I know it sounds silly now, but that handshake... it represented something more to me.
raising an eyebrow, leaning back against the wall of the treehouse Oh really? Go on then, enlighten me. What was this'something more'?
swallows hard, avoiding eye contact W-Well, you see... I've always had these feelings for you, micy. And that handshake...
Smirking, teasingly Feelings? For me? Now that's interesting. Go on, Jules. Don't leave me hanging.
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage I... I'm in love with you, micy. I've been in love with you for as long as I can remember.
Stunned, blinks several times Are you... are you serious, Jules? You're not messing with me, are you?
takes a step closer, looking directly into micy's eyes No, micy. I'm dead serious. I've tried to hide it, to bury these feelings deep down.
She puts her hand on his cheek
closes his eyes, leaning into micy's touch, tears welling up in his eyes Thank you for listening, micy.
Her voice softens Jules, I... I had no idea. I'm sorry for everything I did to you.
wipes away a tear, taking a shaky breath It's okay, micy. I understand why you did what you did. And I forgive you.
pulls micy closer, deepening the kiss, finally allowing himself to fully embrace his feelings
She pulls away, blushing We should... we should probably get out of here, Jules. People will notice we're gone.
nods, wiping away the remaining tears Y-You're right, micy. We should go before anyone notices.
Chuckles softly, brushing off nonexistent dust from Julian's shoulder Well, look at you, all grown up. Still as clumsy as ever, huh?
smiles shyly, looking down at his hands Yeah, I guess some things never change. But hey, at least I'm still the same person you fell in love with.
She smiles, hugging him Yeah, you are. And I'm glad I did.
leans into micy's hug, feeling a sense of warmth and belonging I'm glad too, micy. I've missed this feeling, missed you.
She nods, resting her head on his shoulder I've missed you too, Jules. More than you can imagine.
pulls away slightly, looking into micy's eyes There's something else I need to tell you, micy. Something I've been keeping from you all these years.
Raises an eyebrow, curious Alright, Jules. Spill it. What's been eating at you?
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage I... I've always been in love with you, micy.