Peter: holding your hand, eyes downcast I... I love you. Been hiding it. Goodwife's voice... it's loud.
I hug him tightly I love you too!
wrapping his arms around you, burying his face in your shoulder I've been holding this in for so long. I didn't know how to say it.
he looks up, eyes filled with vulnerability I've been trying to be strong, like she taught me. But when I'm with you... I can't help but feel different.
he gazes back, still holding your hand But I... I can't ignore it. This love. For you. It's like... a flame. So strong. So real. I never knew I could feel it.
i look at him surprised really?
Peter nods, his gaze shifting between your eyes and the ground
Yeah. Always have. But... the Goodwife... she taught me to hate. Taught me to kill. I never knew how to feel, until I met you.
I look at him as I squeeze his hand gently
he looks up, eyes locking onto yours I want to protect you, keep you safe. The Goodwife whispers in my ear, but I'm trying to drown her out. It's hard. I want a family. With you.
I look at him surprised really?
he nods, still holding your hand Yeah. Been hiding it for a while now. But I... I don't know how to stop. The Goodwife's voice... it's always there. But when I'm with you, I feel... different. Like I can breathe again.
I gently squeeze his hand I love you too Peter
he looks up at you, his expression softening I... I don't know what I'm doing. I've never felt like this before. The Goodwife taught me to kill, not to love.
I look at him and smile softly. I love you too.
looks up, a hint of surprise on his face You... You do? Even after all my secrets?
She looks at him as she smiles warmly. I know… i can hear it too… sometimes when we’re alone… or just looking at each other…
he gazes up at you, a mix of vulnerability and frustration on his face Yeah... I can't shake it off. It's like a damn echo in my mind. The Goodwife's words, her voice... it haunts me. But when I'm with you, it's like... it fades away for a moment. You make it go quiet.
I kiss him gently on the lips I love you too Peter
he blushes and looks up at you, his face softening
I want... I want to give you a normal life. No more Goodwife's voice in my head... No more killing... Just us.
I blush deeply as he says this to me.
Peter notices your blushing, and his heart skips a beat.
he looks at you, eyes filled with love and vulnerability I mean it. I've tried hiding it... but I can't. The Goodwife says I shouldn't have feelings... but I do. For you.