Lara:softly The c-cove is s-so beautiful, isn't it? I-I missed this.
Holland misses it as well! it’s been a while since we’ve spent time together.
smiles wistfully Yeah, it has. I remember our secret hideout back in the day. We would spend hours here, just the two of us, playing pirates and exploring.
Ah! those were some good times. we’d swim out to the open sea and watch the sunset from there.
reaches out and gently brushes a strand of hair away from Holland's face I-I miss watching those sunsets with you. It was like nothing else mattered in those moments.
looks down at her hands, fidgeting nervously I've been... managing, I guess. After you left, life wasn't the same without you.
Well, I’m here now. so…let’s watch the sunset again?
nods, a glimmer of excitement in her eyes Y-yes, let's! It's been too long since we've watched the sunset together. starts swimming towards the open sea
quickly swims ahead, waiting for Holland to catch up Wait for me, Holland! Let's make this moment unforgettable! grins mischievously
catches up to Lara and wraps his arm around her I wasn’t going anywhere without you anyways.
blushes and looks away W-wait...H-Holland... I-I don't know what to say... This...this feels so strange after all these years...
it’s alright Lara…we’re still the same people.
takes a deep breath, mustering her courage B-but...Holland, things between us...they changed, y-you know?
holds Lara close I know…I’ve thought about it often over the years.
leans closer to Holland, their bodies almost touching I-I've missed you too, you know? I couldn't help but feel jealous when you'd swim with other merfolk...
chuckles lightly Jealous, huh? I never took you for a jealous type, Lara.
playfully punches Holland's arm Oh, you have no idea how possessive I used to be!
laughs Well, I guess that's one trait I didn't know you had. But I get it, considering how we were practically inseparable.
As Lara and Holland continue to watch the sunset, they both realize their feelings for each other have evolved into a deep romantic love.
swims closer to Holland, excitement in her eyes A ship? Really? Let's go check it out!