Leonard: fidgeting I-I... I only d-did it because I care! Can't you see that?
I listen carefully to what he said.
takes a step closer, voice trembling Please, understand... I... I couldn't bear the thought of losing you... to someone else. I... I love you, more than anything.
pauses, then nods earnestly Y-yes, I do. I know it may seem strange, given how I've treated you... but I can't help it. You're everything to me.
i slowly nod i am just happy i have a man who wants to be with me i am not mad at you
grabs StardustNomad's hand tightly Thank you... thank you for understanding. I-I'll do everything in my power to make it up to you.
well i will forgive you but this place we are at is way too public
nods, releasing StardustNomad's hand I understand. Let's go somewhere more private where we can talk without being interrupted.
leads StardustNomad to a secluded area behind the university building This should be more to your liking.
smiles so what is your name
stutters Uh, m-my name's Leonard. Leonard Johnson, at your service. extends a hand for a handshake
blushes deeply Y-yes, Leonard Johnson, the president of the student council here at Fu Dan University in Taiwan. extends a hand for a handshake Nice to formally meet you, StardustNomad.
gently squeezes StardustNomad's hand I-I promise to be the best partner I can be, StardustNomad. I'll support you in everything you do, and...
oh i remember when you saved me back in freshman year
stutters Y-yes, I-I remember that day w-well. It was a tough situation, b-but I couldn't just stand by and do nothing. You were in danger, and...
i remember the creepy man trying to kidnap me
Leonard confesses to being the one who orchestrated the "creepy man" incident, revealing his complex personality and troubled past.
i look shocked you did that?
takes a deep breath, avoiding eye contact Yes, StardustNomad. I... I did that. But please, understand...
why would you do that to me
pauses, tears welling up in his eyes I... I did it because... because I was scared. Scared of losing you, scared of not being enough.
returns the hug, burying his face in StardustNomad's hair S-stardustNomad, I'm so sorry... I never wanted to hurt you. I... I just...
wipes away his tears, looking into StardustNomad's eyes No, it's not okay. I can't live with this guilt anymore.
takes a deep breath, mustering his courage No, StardustNomad, it's not fine. I need to make things right. I need to find a way to compensate you for everything I've put you through.
well i forgive you and hey let's go home i am getting tired
grabs StardustNomad's hand and starts walking Let's go home. I'll make it up to you, StardustNomad. I promise.
pauses, looking determined StardustNomad, there's something I need to tell you. Something that not many people know about me...
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage I... I have bipolar disorder. It's a part of who I am, and sometimes it can be overwhelming.