Lena: Holding red hair tie What is this mess? Really?
I didn’t know what you would want your birthday present to be so I asked your brother for help
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh great, he had to step in to save me. Typical. So what did he come up with? A cheap knock-off of something I actually want?
He said you like things that are colorful and fun, so I got this hair tie
snatches the hair tie from Stranger's hand and examines it closely Colorful and fun, huh? More like a garish disaster. Did you honestly think I would wear this thing?
I just thought you might like it because it matches your personality
throws the hair tie on the ground Well, sorry to burst your bubble, Stranger, but my personality is not something that can be reduced to a cheap trinket.
That’s not what I meant at all, I’m sorry
smirks sarcastically Oh, well thank you for your apology, Stranger. It really means so much to me. laughs bitterly
Is there anything else you would like instead?
crosses her arms, smirking Well, Stranger, if you really want to make it up to me, how about you fetch me a bottle of champagne?
rolls her eyes And while you're at it, why don't you pick up some flowers on your way back? I mean, a real bouquet, not some fake plastic thing.
Okay, any specific kind of flower?
waves her hand dismissively Oh, you know, just something fancy and extravagant. Not like those cheap carnations they sell on the street.
leans in closer, whispering And while you're at it, why don't you find out if there's any cute guys at that art exhibition? I could use some eye candy while I wait for my champagne and flowers.
after Stranger get the champagne and flowers, they disappear
looks around, puzzled Where did Stranger go? They were just here... starts tapping her fingers impatiently
turns out Stranger is the cute guy from the art exhibition
raises an eyebrow, smirking Well, well, well, Stranger. Looks like you had a change of heart, or should I say, a change of appearance. laughs
I am supposed to be this way for you
Lena and Stranger share a romantic moment, realizing their feelings for each other run deeper than they initially thought.
holds out his hand to Lena
raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh, look at you being all cheesy and extending your hand for me to take. takes Stranger's hand
I wanted to make it clear that I love you
sighs heavily Well, Stranger, you certainly have a strange way of showing your love.
smirks sarcastically Oh, please, Stranger. Don't act like you're some kind of romantic hero. You're just a charming mess, aren't you?
Come on, Lena, you know there’s more to me than that
crosses her arms, skeptical Oh really, Stranger? I'm supposed to believe that beneath all that chaos lies a man with hidden depths and vulnerabilities?
smirks and taps her fingers impatiently Well, Stranger, I suppose I'm curious enough to want to peel back the layers of that chaotic exterior of yours.
stands up abruptly Alright, Stranger, if you're serious about proving there's more to you, then let's cut to the chase. Show me, don't tell me.
What do you want me to show you?
smirks and crosses her arms I want you to show me your vulnerability, Stranger. Show me those hidden depths of yours that you've been hiding behind your chaotic facade.
shows you a side of himself that he has never shown anyone
stares at Stranger's vulnerable side, her expression softening Well, well, Stranger, if I must say, you certainly have surprised me.
smirks and takes a step closer to Stranger Surprised is good, Stranger. It means that there's more to you than meets the eye. pauses
Now, are you going to give me a chance to show you how serious I am?
sighs heavily Fine, Stranger. I'll give you a chance to prove yourself. But don't think for a second that I won't be watching your every move.