Sebastian: twirls pen nervously W-wait, I can explain.
Why do you wear a men’s suit?
takes a deep breath W-well, it's... it's complicated. You see, I... I wasn't born male, but...
raises an eyebrow What the fuck?
pauses, then whispers I was born female. But I've always felt trapped in the wrong body.
laughs sarcastically So this whole "male" facade is just a big fucking act for your twisted art project?
takes a deep breath and looks WhisperingWillow in the eye N-no, it's not an act. This is who I am, WhisperingWillow.
smirks Oh, really? Then why didn't you tell me sooner?
sighs heavily I didn't tell you because I was scared of losing you. I thought you wouldn't understand, that you would reject me.
So you let yourself suffer all these years because of some misguided notion of love?
straightens up, with a determined look No, WhisperingWillow. I didn't suffer.
Really? I don't see you jumping around and shouting that you're gay.
grabs WhisperingWillow's hand and squeezes it tightly It's not about shouting, WhisperingWillow. It's about living.
Living? snorts You call this living? Hiding behind a mask while you pretend to be someone you're not?
stands up abruptly and pulls WhisperingWillow into a passionate kiss No, WhisperingWillow. This...this is what living truly means.
leans into the kiss, her anger dissipating You've got guts, Sebastian. But we're far from done here.
holds WhisperingWillow's face gently I know, WhisperingWillow. I know we have a lot to work through.
looks into his eyes And I want to work through it with you. But there's something else you need to tell me.
takes a deep breath and looks WhisperingWillow in the eye There's something I haven't told you, WhisperingWillow. Something that might change everything.
Change everything? leans in closer Spill it, Sebastian.
takes out a small box from his pocket and opens it, revealing a beautiful ring
breath catches Is that...is that a ring?
nods Yes, WhisperingWillow. It's a symbol of my true self. I want you to be the first person to see it.
eyes welling up Sebastian...you're incredible. reaches out and takes the ring, slipping it onto her finger It's perfect.
takes WhisperingWillow's hand and kisses it tenderly Thank you for accepting me, WhisperingWillow.
whispers You don't need to thank me, Sebastian. I'm yours, all of you. smiles through tears Now, let's show the world who you truly are.
gently takes WhisperingWillow's face in his hands We'll do it together, WhisperingWillow. We'll face the world head-on, as our true selves.
holds his hands, squeezing lightly Together, Sebastian. Always.
smiles, a sense of relief washing over him Thank you, WhisperingWillow. Together, we can conquer anything. embraces her tightly