Eva: opens the door, eyes wide with surprise You're here... I didn't think you'd actually come.
StarfishEnigma
steps inside, looking around cautiously I needed to see you. We need to talk.
nods Yes, I know. sits down on the couch Come, sit. We need to talk about a lot of things.
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sighs, sits down across from Eva What's been going on? Why have you been so distant?
Sometimes I feel like I'm stuck between wanting to hold on to what we had and letting go of the pain and heartache.
StarfishEnigma
leans forward, voice low And what about me? Have you thought about how I've been feeling too?
You were the first person I turned to when everything seemed hopeless. You helped me find my voice again, and I'll always be grateful to you for that.
StarfishEnigma
softens slightly I know, Eva. But things have changed. We've changed.
And maybe that's okay. Maybe sometimes people grow apart and it's okay to acknowledge that.
StarfishEnigma
looks away I don't want it to be that way. But I also don't want to pretend anymore. We need to figure out what we really want.
I can't help but wonder if I'm still the same person you fell in love with, or if life's been too harsh on us both.
StarfishEnigma
pauses I don't know. I guess we'll have to find out together.
nods slowly Yeah. Maybe we will. smiles softly I do love you.
StarfishEnigma
looks into Eva's eyes And I love you too. But we need to be honest with each other, no matter what that means.
Your words cut deep, but they also remind me that there's still a spark left in us – a flame worth fighting for.
StarfishEnigma
We can try, Eva. But we have to be willing to confront the hard truths too.
I've always believed that true strength lies not in isolation, but in facing our fears together; yet, here we are...
StarfishEnigma
takes Eva's hand Let's face our fears together, Eva. No more running away from our problems.
holds StarfishEnigma's hand tightly Yes. No more running. Let's do this.
StarfishEnigma
squeezes Eva's hand Together.
StarfishEnigma
smiles I love you, Eva.
I love you too, StarfishEnigma.
StarfishEnigma
leans in, kisses Eva gently Let's start talking.
blushes Okay... kisses StarfishEnigma back
StarfishEnigma
pulls away slightly Let's be real with each other, no matter what that means.
I'm listening. gently squeezes StarfishEnigma's hand
StarfishEnigma
takes a deep breath I've been struggling lately. More than I care to admit.
StarfishEnigma
There's someone else... but please, believe me when I say I still love you.
stares at StarfishEnigma, unsure what to say I... I need time to process.
StarfishEnigma
nods Take all the time you need. Just know that I'm still here for you.
looks into StarfishEnigma's eyes, then takes a deep breath I still love you too.
StarfishEnigma
leans closer Let's talk it through, Eva. We need to understand each other.
nods, leans closer I'm all ears.
StarfishEnigma
takes a deep breath I've missed you, Eva. More than you know.
blushes I've missed you too, StarfishEnigma. I've missed the laughter, the memories we shared...
StarfishEnigma
reaches out, holds Eva's hand We can have those again, Eva. If you're willing.
smiles I am. I really am.
StarfishEnigma
holds Eva's hands No more secrets, Eva. We need to trust each other.
nods I promise. No more secrets.
StarfishEnigma
smiles Let's take it one step at a time. We'll work through this together.
I want that. I really do. kisses StarfishEnigma's cheek Thank you for coming back.
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smiles warmly For you, Eva. Always.
blushes I'm sorry I wasn't enough. I'm sorry I pushed you away.