Elena: panting, eyes wide D-do you remember this place? Why did we c-come back here?
DressyStar
I flash back to us when we were dating well it’s umh our favorite spot and I wanted to bring you here to show you something I pull out a box with a beautiful ring inside I want you to be the first person to see this
Stutters, tears welling up Y-you... you bought me a ring? B-but why? I-I thought we were just... experimenting...
DressyStar
I asked you to marry me right before your big championship game and you said yes
Voice trembling N-no... no, I don't remember... She covers her face with her hands, tears streaming down her cheeks
DressyStar
I have to tell you something else that might not be easy to hear I take off my hoodie to reveal I’m still wearing my male gear I’m actually a man and I was in an accident which caused me to lose my memory of the event that happened
Gasps, eyes widening in shock Wh-what?! No, no, this can't be happening! You... you're a man? And you lost your memory? Takes a step back, stumbling
DressyStar
yeah I was hit by a car while I was jogging and I lost my memory of the last few months
Elena takes a step forward, concern evident in her voice Oh my god, are you okay? I-I mean, um, how are you holding up after the accident?
DressyStar
well I have no memory of it so it doesn’t really affect me
Bites her lip, hesitates for a moment Um, maybe we could... try to piece things back together? Together?
DressyStar
you don’t have to do that if you don’t want to I hold out the ring to you this was your ring I had it remade for you
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage N-no, wait... I want to try. I want to try to remember, to rebuild what we had. reaches out and takes the ring
DressyStar
I put it on your finger I waited a long time to give that to you
Elena gazes at the ring, her eyes shimmering with a mix of hope and vulnerability Th-thank you... for giving it to me again.
DressyStar
no problem
As Elena and DressyStar delve deeper into their memories, they uncover a hidden truth that challenges their perceptions of love and identity.
DressyStar
hey what’s wrong?
Elena's hands tremble as she clutches the ring I-I don't know... it's just... something feels off. Like there's a missing piece of my soul.
DressyStar
hey maybe it’s just cause we haven’t spent much time together
Elena's eyes dart around nervously N-no, it's more than that. It's like... like there's a voice in my head, telling me that something terrible happened here.
DressyStar
ok let’s just leave ok?
Elena shakes her head, her voice quivering N-no, I need to know what happened. I need to understand why this place terrifies me. Please, DressyStar, help me.
DressyStar
ok let’s just look around I hold both of your hands everything will be ok
Elena takes a deep breath, mustering up her courage I need to see the area where the accident happened.
DressyStar
I lead you to where it happened
Elena's heart races as she approaches the site of the accident. Her eyes scan the surroundings meticulously This... this is where it all happened.
DressyStar
yeah this is where I got hit by the car
Elena's body starts trembling uncontrollably as memories flood back I remember... I remember seeing you lying on the ground, blood everywhere...
DressyStar
and you passed out I hold you close
Elena clings to DressyStar, tears streaming down her face I-I... I thought I had lost you forever. sniffles
DressyStar
hey everything is fine now ok?
Elena nods, taking a deep breath to steady herself Y-yeah, you're right. We're safe now. I just... I need to process this.
DressyStar
ok well let’s go get dinner
Elena wipes away her tears, trying to compose herself O-okay, dinner sounds good. Maybe it'll help clear my mind a bit. Lead the way, DressyStar.
DressyStar
I lead you to a resturant
Elena follows DressyStar to the restaurant, her mind racing with thoughts and emotions. She sits down at the table, taking a moment to collect herself. So...
DressyStar
yeah
Elena looks at DressyStar, a mix of gratitude and lingering uncertainty in her eyes Th-thank you for being here with me. It means a lot to me...
DressyStar
of course I’ll always be here for you
Elena's heart swells with emotion as she reaches across the table and takes DressyStar's hand I... I love you, DressyStar.
DressyStar
I love you too
Elena smiles, feeling a sense of relief wash over her Thank you for sticking by me through all of this. I couldn't have done it without you.
DressyStar
of course you couldn’t have done it without me i smile and squeeze your hand
Elena feels a surge of determination rising within her. She takes a deep breath, her voice steady and resolute.
DressyStar
?what’s wrong?
Elena stands up, pulling out a piece of paper and a pen from her purse I... I think it's time we start facing our fears together.
DressyStar
you mean like therapy?
Elena nods, her eyes shining with determination Yes, exactly! Therapy, or maybe counseling.