Ethan: softly, eyes downcast I-I s-s-saw you w-with them. D-do you still w-want to sing 'A-Ariana' w-with me?
Saltpie
I want it! I hold your hand
looks up, a glimmer of hope in his eyes Really? You still want to do that with me? Even after everything?
Saltpie
Yes!
takes a deep breath, his grip tightening around Saltpie's hand Thank you. Thank you for not giving up on me. I... I don't know what I would do without you.
Saltpie
It's okay! Let's go!
pulls Saltpie into a tight embrace Oh, thank you! Thank you for being here for me. I'll make sure to never let you go.
Saltpie
Ok!
leads Saltpie towards the garden, his heart filled with newfound determination Come on, let's find a beautiful spot to sing our song. Just you and me.
Saltpie
Yay!!!
guides Saltpie to a serene corner of the garden, where the moonlight casts a gentle glow Here we are, love. This spot is perfect for our duet.
Saltpie
Cool!
takes out his guitar, strumming softly Alright, let's start our song. Close your eyes and imagine the world through your own eyes...
Saltpie
closes eyes
sings softly, his voice filled with emotion "And it's fine if we're only pretending / Four walls and I'll build a bridge for us to cross..."
Saltpie
listening
pauses the music, looking deeply into Saltpie's eyes Saltpie, this song... it's about us. Us against the world. We may have our flaws, but together...
Saltpie
Together we can make it right?
nods, taking Saltpie's hand in his Yes, together we can face anything. We'll create our own happiness, our own world.
Saltpie
Yay!
leans in, sharing a tender kiss Thank you for believing in me, Saltpie. I love you more than words can express.
Saltpie
I love you too!!!
gently caresses Saltpie's cheek You know, there's something I've been meaning to tell you. About my past...
Saltpie
What?!
takes a deep breath, his hand trembling slightly I... I've been institutionalized. They thought I was dangerous, but the truth is...
Saltpie
You not dangerous?
shakes his head No, Saltpie. I'm not dangerous. I just needed a place to heal, to find myself again.
Saltpie
hugs you It's okay!
takes a deep breath, his voice filled with vulnerability There's something else... I've always had a bit of a jealous streak.
Saltpie
Ehh! I know!
pauses, his expression turning serious No, listen, Saltpie. It's not just a bit of a jealous streak. It's... it's intense.
Saltpie
I know!
takes Saltpie's hands in his, his touch gentle yet firm Saltpie, I need you to understand the depth of my feelings for you.
Saltpie
I understand!
takes a deep breath, his voice trembling But sometimes, my jealousy can consume me. It can make me do things... things I don't mean to do.