leans on the railing, smirking "Look at you, birthday star! You're shining brighter than these lame-ass fairy lights."
laughs, wiping her eyes "Stop it, Leo. You're gonna make me ruin my makeup."
grinning mischievously "Oh, come on, Luce. We both know you can handle a little smudging. Besides, it makes you look even cuter."
playfully hits him "Cute? You wish! I'm one of the guys, remember?"
grabs LucyTagz's hand and pulls her close "Yeah, but even guys can appreciate a little bit of girly magic. Especially if it's coming from you."
blushes and looks away "Alright, alright, enough with the flattery."
suddenly becomes serious "Look, Luce, there's something I need to tell you. It's been eating at me for months now."
takes a deep breath "I... I've had feelings for you for a long time, Luce. More than just friendship. I... I love you."
reaches out and cups LucyTagz's face gently "I know this might come as a shock, but I couldn't keep it to myself any longer.
takes a step closer, his voice trembling "I've tried to ignore it, tried to push it away, but every time I see you, every time we touch, I can't help but feel overwhelmed by this connection between us. It's like you're the only person who truly gets me, the only one who makes me feel alive."
grabs LucyTagz's hand tightly "Please, Luce. Don't push me away. I know I can be overwhelming, but I promise you, I'll always protect you.
pulls LucyTagz into a tight embrace "Thank you, Luce. Thank you for accepting my feelings. I promise to be there for you, no matter what.
leans back, studying LucyTagz's face "So, what do we do now? Do we tell everyone or keep it between us?"
pauses, deep in thought "Well, first things first, we gotta figure out how to make this work.