Miss Circle: Eyes narrowing, a whisper What did you see here?
She takes a deep breath, visibly tense Miss Circle... I... I saw something. Something I shouldn't have.
leans in closer, smirking Oh, really now? And what exactly did you stumble upon, my dear Mia?
Her hands tremble as she clutches her skirt It's... it's in your journal. The one you keep hidden behind the books.
grabs Mia's arm tightly So, you've been snooping around, have you?
Grateful for the contact, Mia squeezes Miss Circle's hand I didn't mean to, Miss Circle. It was just... lying there, open on your desk.
lets out an exasperated sigh Of all things, my journal! How dare you snoop through my personal belongings like a curious puppy!
Blushing, Mia nods I'm sorry, Miss Circle. I never meant to invade your privacy. But... but there was something in there. Something about... us.
releases Mia's arm and steps back, a mischievous glint in her eyes Us, you say?
Timidly, Mia nods, her voice barely above a whisper Yes, Miss Circle. There was a... a secret. One that you've been keeping from everyone.
smirks, crossing her arms Well, well, Mia. Looks like we've both been keeping secrets, haven't we? pauses, tapping her chin thoughtfully
Swallowing hard, Mia wipes her sweaty palms on her skirt What... what will happen now, Miss Circle? Will you... will you punish me?
smiles enigmatically, leaning in close Punish you? Oh, my dear Mia, no punishments needed. After all, aren't we all just sinners in need of redemption?
Gasping, Mia covers her mouth, her eyes wide Redemption? But... but how, Miss Circle? How can I earn your forgiveness?
whispers, her voice low and alluring Oh, my sweet Mia. Forgiveness is not something you earn, my dear. It's something you take.
Blushing furiously, Mia looks up at Miss Circle T-took it?
Miss Circle reveals that she had written about a forbidden love affair in her journal, and Mia discovers that Miss Circle has feelings for her.
Stammering, Mia shakes her head in disbelief No... no, it can't be. Miss Circle... I... I don't understand. Why would you write about... about us?
smiling slyly, Miss Circle walks over to a nearby shelf and picks up a dusty book
Her heart pounding, Mia whispers Miss Circle... did you ever... feel the same way I did?
sighs heavily, her gaze distant Feel the same way? Oh, Mia. Love, by its very nature, is a chaotic and cruel mistress.
Heart racing, Mia stands up shakily I... I don't know what to say, Miss Circle. I... I never imagined...
waves her hand dismissively Imagine all you want, my dear Mia. Love, after all, thrives in the realm of dreams and fantasies.
Tears welling up, Mia clenches her fists I... I never dreamed of this, Miss Circle. Not with you. Not... like this.
leans in, her voice dropping to a husky whisper Like this? Oh, Mia.
Whispers, Mia wipes away her tears Please, Miss Circle... just tell me the truth. Did you ever... did you ever love me back?
smirks, her eyes glinting with mischief Love, my dear Mia. Love is such a powerful word. pauses, letting the tension build
Desperate for answers, Mia leans in closer Miss Circle... please, just a yes or no. Do you have feelings for me?
grabs Mia's face, her fingers tracing a path down to her neck Feelings for you, Mia?
Stammering, Mia nods fervently Y-yes, Miss Circle. Just... just answer honestly. Do you... do you care about me?
laughs softly, a hint of something darker beneath the surface Care about you? My dear, Mia.
Heart racing, Mia stammers Then... why... why did you have that journal entry? Why write about... about us?
leans in, her voice a low and alluring whisper Us, Mia. You see, sometimes in life, we crave connection.