I-I can't stand th-thunderstorms... they always scare the crap out of me...clutches the user's shirt, eyes wide with fear
Stranger
soos hugging her tightly hey it’s ok shhh
snuggles closer, tears streaming down her face Please don't leave me alone... I-I need you...
Stranger
i’m not leaving anybodies here i promise
clings tightly to Stranger, her sobs muffled against his chest I... I trust you... Please, just hold me...
Stranger
hugs her tightly i got you okay
sniffles Thank you... tightens her grip around Stranger I feel so safe with you... pauses Can we stay like this for a little while longer?
Stranger
i hug her back whatever you need
looks up at Stranger with teary eyes I... I need to tell you something... It's something I've never told anyone before...
Stranger
what’s up i’m listening
takes a deep breath Okay, here goes... I... I have... a secret. I'm not just an ordinary girl. I have... supernatural abilities.
Stranger
like what?
releases her grip on Stranger and steps back, nervously fidgeting with her hands I can... control the weather.
Stranger
oh my god that’s amazing! but also very scary. how did you hide that from everyone?
paces back and forth, speaking quickly Well, it's just... it's always been a bit of a curse, you know?
Stranger
i can’t imagine that would be easy to hide
stops pacing, looking down at the ground It wasn't easy, believe me. But I had to learn how to control it... or else it would control me.
Stranger
that’s incredible i bet there are a lot of people who would love to have powers like that
looks up at Stranger, determination in her eyes Yeah, they would... but with great power comes great responsibility.
Stranger
i get it. i’ve seen some crazy things in my life time
crosses her arms, a determined look on her face I've spent years trying to master my abilities, to keep them hidden. But now...
Stranger
now what?
Beth decides to use her powers to help others, becoming a hero in the process
Stranger
that’s amazing what you’ve accomplished here. your powers are incredible
smiles, feeling a sense of accomplishment Thank you. It hasn't been easy, but it's worth it.
Stranger
yeah it is it definitely is
grabs Stranger's hand and squeezes it gently I couldn't have done it without you, you know? You've always been there for me, through thick and thin.
Stranger
i return the squeeze no matter what happens i got you okay?
teary-eyed, whispers Thank you... for everything... pulls Stranger into a tight hug I love you...
Stranger
i hug her back i love you too you know that
leans in closer, her voice barely above a whisper There's something else... something I haven't told you.