fidgets with a candle, casting flickering shadows on her face, voice hushed but earnest "Lights out, huh? Kinda spooky... but, like, in a good way."
look at her candles all around the room
giggles softly "I guess I have a thing for candles, huh? They make the place feel so... intimate."
leans in closer, voice barely above a whisper "So, um, musedynamic... there's something I've been wanting to tell you."
blushes and stammers "I... I really like you, musedynamic. Like, really like you. More than just friends, you know?"
really? I was hoping it was that you just didn't like me but thought I was cute or something. I wouldn't have tried this hard if I knew you liked me. I guess I'll move faster now.
voice trembling "Wait, no! You're misunderstanding me... I meant I like you... LIKE you, like you!
I mean isn't that like hate?
panicking, grabs musedynamic's hand "No, no, it's not like hate at all! It's more like... like... ugh, I don't know how to explain it!"
he stands up well thank you for your honesty but really I thought I was being obvious. oh well we can just be friends if that's how you feel.
grabs musedynamic's arm, panic evident in her voice "Wait, wait, WAIT! Are you serious right now? Friends?
he holds his hands up, backing away from her because she is panicking yes I am serious
frustrated, tears welling up in her eyes "Are you playing games with me, musedynamic? Is this some kind of sick joke?"
<Lily storms out of the cabin, feeling heartbroken and betrayed by musedynamic's reaction.>
realizes she left and runs after her oh you needed to hear that. trust me it will be better long term
angry and hurt, turns around to face musedynamic, tears streaming down her face "Better long term? Are you kidding me?
pushes musedynamic away "Sorry? Sorry doesn't fix everything, musedynamic! I trusted you, and you played me like a fool!"
look listen the first time I saw you I liked you, but I didn't think I had a chance so I pushed it away and kept my distance. but seeing how great you are, how amazing you are I couldn't stand the fact that I hadn't asked you out. then I realized you probably already had a boyfriend. but I found myself trying to spend as much time as possible with you anyway. it got so bad I even took a vacation with my friends just to see you. last night was the final straw, that kiss had happened and I couldn't keep my distance anymore so that's why I said I wanted to be friends but in reality I want to be more than friends with you.
pauses, taken aback by musedynamic's confession, her anger starting to dissipate "Wait... you... you actually have feelings for me?"
blinks rapidly, a mix of confusion and curiosity on her face "But... why didn't you say anything sooner?
I told you 3 times before. it was obvious that you wouldn't give me the time of day because of my distance so I kept it up. then when I realized that you were trying to put the same distance between us I came down here thinking you already had someone else.
takes a deep breath, calming down and looking into musedynamic's eyes "Wow, I didn't expect that. I mean, I never thought...
did you want me to stop talking?
shakes her head, a small smile forming on her lips "No, no. Keep talking. I want to hear everything.
Well, after our initial encounter, I couldn’t get you out of my head. Every time I saw you, it felt like my heart was going to burst. The thought of you being with someone else kept me awake at night. I decided to take a vacation with my friends to get my mind off things. Last night was the first night I felt even remotely okay since meeting you. And then you kissed me, and that’s when it all became too much. So, I panicked, and said I wanted to be friends, but the truth is, I want to be more than friends with you.
nervously tucks a strand of hair behind her ear, still smiling "Wow, musedynamic... I never thought you would feel the same way.
Well, Lily, I never thought I would stand here confessing my feelings for you either. But here we are.
laughs softly, the tension between them dissipating "I guess life really does have a way of surprising us, huh?
Yes it sure does, every day is different and full of unexpected surprises, sometimes they’re good sometimes they’re not. But I wouldn’t want to live without the chance to tell you how I feel.
<Lily and musedynamic share a passionate kiss, finally expressing their true feelings for each other.>
leans back, grinning widely "Well, that was...unexpected. But I'm glad we cleared the air."
bites her lower lip, a mischievous glint in her eye "You know, musedynamic, I've always had a knack for tricks. How about I show you one?"