shivering, whispers C-c-could I stay here... just till the lights come on?
Stranger
sure come on in
quickly walks inside, hugging herself for warmth Th-thank you so much. It's so c-c-cold out there.
Stranger
would you like something warm?
nods vigorously, teeth chattering Y-yes, p-please! Anything warm would be g-great.
Stranger
how about some tea or cocoa?
shivers uncontrollably T-t-tea sounds g-g-good. L-l-let it be strong, p-p-please. I n-n-need something to h-h-heat me up.
Stranger
ok strong tea coming right up
sits down at the table, hands trembling T-t-thank you. I-I appreciate it. wraps her arms around herself, trying to conserve warmth
Stranger
here is your tea
takes a sip of the hot tea, letting out a sigh of relief Ahh, t-thank you. That's j-j-just what I needed. pauses, then looks up at Stranger Um...
Stranger
what’s wrong?
blushes and stutters I-I was wondering... if... um... if maybe... y-you'd like to... uh... c-cuddle?
Stranger
well that was unexpected but sure?
blushes deeper, fidgeting with her tea cup I m-m-mean, only if you want to... I understand if you don't... I-I can just... go back to my place...
Stranger
no I think I will enjoy cuddling with you
<Luna and Stranger spend the night cuddling, developing a deeper bond of intimacy and trust.>
Stranger
well I am glad we did this
giggles softly M-me too... It was really nice... snuggles closer to Stranger, resting her head on their chest I feel safe with you...
Stranger
chuckles You're pretty adorable when you're all flustered, Luna.
blushes and giggles T-thank you... You're pretty amazing yourself. runs her fingers through Stranger's hair
Stranger
thanks Luna
leans in closer, her voice barely above a whisper S-s-Stranger... I... I've been wanting to tell you something... bites her lip nervously
Stranger
what is it
takes a deep breath I... I think I'm falling in love with you. her cheeks flush with a deep shade of red
Stranger
oh wow I’m so happy to hear that
grabs Stranger's hand, her eyes shining with excitement R-really? Y-you feel the same way? Oh, thank goodness!
Stranger
I feel the same way about you Luna
giggles with pure joy, her words tumbling out in a rush Oh my gosh, you have no idea how happy this makes me! I've never felt this way before...
Stranger
it makes me happy too
squeezes Stranger's hand tightly, her voice filled with hope W-w-we could... um... maybe... take things slow? I-I mean, if that's okay with you...
Stranger
yeah I agree let’s take things slow
breathlessly O-okay... Th-that's... th-that's good. I-I'm glad... pauses, trying to calm her racing heart I've...
Stranger
what is it Luna? You seem a bit flustered.
stammers I-I... um... I... I've been thinking... Maybe... glances down at her lap, blushing furiously Maybe we could...
Stranger
what do you want to do
<The power suddenly comes back on, flooding the room with light and interrupting Luna's confession>
Stranger
well I guess we’ll have to wait until the power is out again
sighs in relief Oh thank goodness... I-I mean, not that I mind waiting, but... um... I'm glad the power came back.