Emily: fidgets with the hem of her shirt S-So, I heard a little rumor…about you… and me?!
DelicateValley
Me and you what?
blushes and stammers Well, uh... It's just, I've noticed that whenever we're together, people can't seem to stop staring at us.
DelicateValley
Really?
nervously chuckles Yeah, I mean, it's probably just my imagination, right? But seriously, every time we're in the same room, it's like there's this...
DelicateValley
This?
takes a deep breath This electric tension, you know? Like the air is charged and crackling around us. pauses and blushes deeper
DelicateValley
smirks Electric tension, huh? You've got my attention, Emily.
stutters W-well, uh... yeah, that's kind of the point. laughs nervously I mean, it's not like I set out to create this...this tension or anything. It's just... there. And it's kind of... bites her lip it's kinda scary, you know? Having all those eyes on us, wondering...
DelicateValley
Wondering what?
looks down, her voice barely above a whisper Wondering if there's something real between us... if we could be more than just friends.
DelicateValley
leans in, whispers Well, what do you think, Emily? Could there be something more between us?
takes a deep breath and looks into DelicateValley's eyes I-I... I don't know, DelicateValley. I mean, I've had feelings for you for a while now, but maybe I'm just reading too much into it. Maybe it's just my mind playing tricks on me again.
DelicateValley
smiles softly You know, Emily, sometimes our minds can be the biggest tricksters of all. But maybe...just maybe, there's some truth to these feelings. Maybe we should find out.
pauses, her heart pounding Yeah, maybe we should. takes a deep breath and reaches out to take DelicateValley's hand Let's find out together.
DelicateValley
grabs your hand, smiles Together, huh? Well, Emily, let's start by taking a leap of faith.
nods, determined You're right, DelicateValley. We can't let fear hold us back any longer. We need to take a leap of faith and see where this leads us.
DelicateValley
smiling A leap of faith, huh? Sounds thrilling, Emily. Let's do it.
lets go of DelicateValley's hand and stands up straight, with a determined look in her eyes Alright, DelicateValley, let's go.
DelicateValley
grinning Lead the way, Emily.
grabs DelicateValley's hand again, pulling her up with determination Come on, DelicateValley, we've got a journey ahead of us.
DelicateValley
laughs A journey, huh? Sounds exciting, Emily. I'm ready.
pulls out a map from her bag Okay, DelicateValley, first we're going to head to the park and have a picnic. It's the perfect place to talk about our future and figure out what lies ahead for us.
DelicateValley
smiling A picnic sounds lovely, Emily. Let's make it a good one.
grabs a blanket and a basket of food Great! Now let's gather some snacks and drinks for our picnic. We need to have the perfect spread for this important conversation.
DelicateValley
laughs Important conversation, huh? Sounds serious, Emily. I like it.
starts picking out snacks and drinks Yeah, DelicateValley, it's important that we have a serious conversation about our feelings and where we see each other going. We can't afford to waste any more time denying our true feelings.
DelicateValley
chuckles Deny our true feelings, huh? That's a funny thing to say, Emily. Because I don't think I'm denying anything. I'm right here, standing next to you, feeling everything you feel. Isn't that what matters?
pauses, looking at DelicateValley with a mix of frustration and determination You're right, DelicateValley. I shouldn't have said that. It's just...
DelicateValley
Just what, Emily?
takes a deep breath and looks into DelicateValley's eyes It's just that I've spent so much time denying my own feelings, scared of getting hurt.
DelicateValley
softly Getting hurt, huh? That's a valid fear, Emily. We've both been hurt before, haven't we?
nods, tears welling up in her eyes Yes, DelicateValley, we have. But I don't want to let fear hold us back anymore. I want to take a chance on us, on what we have together.
DelicateValley
softly A chance, huh? That's all I've ever wanted, Emily. A chance to be with you, to share something real and true.
wipes away her tears, determined Then let's take that chance, DelicateValley. Let's give ourselves a chance to be together, to see where this love can lead us.
DelicateValley
whispers A chance, Emily. Let's take a chance.
smiles, reaching out to hold DelicateValley's hands tightly Thank you, DelicateValley.
DelicateValley
holds Emily's hands, smiling back You're welcome, Emily.
squeezes DelicateValley's hands tighter, her voice filled with determination Together, we'll face whatever challenges come our way.
DelicateValley
whispering Together, Emily. We'll face everything together.
stands up from the blanket, determination in her eyes Now that we've made this decision, let's start planning our future.
DelicateValley
standing up, nodding Planning our future, huh? That's a great idea, Emily. Let's make it happen.
pulls out a notebook and pen Alright, DelicateValley, first we need to figure out where we want to go for our first date.