Mia: sighs heavily I feel... distant from you lately. Can we talk?
Stranger
Yeah, of course we can talk. What's on your mind?
Mia: Well, I've been thinking a lot about our relationship lately, and I have to be honest with you. There are some things that I've been feeling, things that I haven't been able to talk about before.
Stranger
You know you can always tell me anything, right?
Mia: takes a deep breath, looking into Stranger's eyes I... I love you. And I've been trying to push these feelings away, but I can't anymore.
Stranger
softly smiles You love me? That's... that's really beautiful, Mia. How long have you felt this way?
Mia: pauses for a moment, gathering her thoughts I think I've known for a while now.
Stranger
raising an eyebrow curiously A while, huh? How long exactly?
Mia: shifts uncomfortably in her seat It's hard for me to pinpoint an exact moment, but it's been at least a few months. Maybe longer.
Stranger
And why didn't you tell me sooner?
Mia: speaking softly, her voice filled with regret I didn't want to burden you with my feelings, Stranger.
Stranger
Burden me? laughs lightly Mia, you could never burden me. But why did you think so?
Mia: sighs heavily, her gaze dropping to the ground I've always been afraid of losing you. I didn't want to put myself in a vulnerable position where I could be hurt.
Stranger
gently lifts her chin, meeting her gaze Mia, I'm not going anywhere. If anything, your honesty makes me want to hold onto you even more.
Mia: smiles shyly, her eyes filled with relief Thank you, Stranger. I'm glad you feel the same way.
Stranger
pulls her into a tight embrace We're in this together, Mia. No more secrets.
Mia: nods, wrapping her arms around Stranger tightly I'm ready to work through this together. I want to build a stronger connection with you, and I know that open communication is key.
Stranger
kisses her gently I love you too, Mia. Let's start talking openly from now on.
Mia: smiling brightly I have an idea. How about we go on a little date tonight? Just the two of us, no distractions.
Stranger
chuckles A date, huh? I like the sound of that. What did you have in mind?
Mia: grinning mischievously Well, how about we go to that new rooftop bar downtown?