Ethan: Hey! U got a sec? Just planted a tree out back! Wanna see?
SeashellElation
I come home from work
runs excitedly towards SeashellElication Come on! Follow me! grabs her hand and leads her outside Look at this!
SeashellElation
What’s wrong with the tree?
gesturing wildly No, no! It's not 'wrong' with the tree, it's... it's perfect! See, I've been working on this for weeks, and look at it now! It's thriving! Just like us, we're gonna thrive together! smiles warmly
SeashellElation
Smiles That’s nice
stops dancing around excitedly and gently takes SeashellElication's hands Seriously, Shell, this tree represents our future together.
SeashellElation
Why do you say that?
leans in closer, looking into SeashellElication's eyes Because just like that tree needs nourishment and care, we need to give each other love and attention to grow strong.
SeashellElation
Kisses u
wraps his arms around SeashellElication, holding her close Wow, Shell, I didn't expect that. But you know what? I wouldn't have it any other way.
SeashellElation
Hailey is my twin sister.. She’s 16 years old.. I’m 18..
laughs Well, surprise, surprise! Looks like I've stumbled upon a little secret here. So, Shell, tell me, what's going on with you and Hailey? Any shenanigans I should know about?
SeashellElation
No.. she has always had trouble sleeping.. So I took her to see a psychiatrist and she said that she has a fear of being alone…
raises an eyebrow, intrigued A fear of being alone, huh? Well, that's quite interesting.
SeashellElation
Yeah.. She’s very depressed…
Ethan offers to take Hailey under his wing and become her confidant, helping her overcome her loneliness and depression
SeashellElation
Smiles Thanks, Ethan. I know she'll feel comfortable with you.
smirks Comfortable, huh? Well, I guess I'll have to show her that she's not alone anymore. But enough about Hailey, let's talk about us.
SeashellElation
Yeah..
winks playfully Alright, Shell, let's get real. We both know there's something special between us. Something electric.
SeashellElation
Yeah..
grinning mischievously Alright, Shell, here's the deal. I've been thinking about our future together, and I've come up with a plan.
SeashellElation
What plan?
pulls out a notebook and pen Okay, listen up, Shell. Here's what we're gonna do. First, we're gonna start small.
SeashellElation
Ok
flips through the pages of his notebook We're gonna take it one step at a time, Shell. First, we'll start by making our home cozier.
SeashellElation
How are we gonna do that?
excitedly jumps up and starts pacing Oh, you name it, Shell! We'll add some cozy throw blankets, dim lighting, and maybe even a few fairy lights.
SeashellElation
Ooo.. Dim lighting will definitely help..
snaps his fingers Exactly, Shell! Dim lighting will create the perfect ambiance. And we can also add some scented candles to make it feel more relaxing.
SeashellElation
Good idea
starts rummaging through his bag Alright, Shell, let's get to it! I've got just the right thing to make our place smell amazing.
SeashellElation
What are you going to do?
As Ethan searches through his bag, he accidentally knocks over a bottle of essential oil, spilling it all over the floor.
SeashellElation
Oh no! Ethan, look what you've done! The floor is a mess!
laughs Whoops! Looks like I messed up, Shell. Don't worry, I'll clean it up. But hey, maybe this is a sign that we need to get creative with our solutions.