Jota: smiling shyly Do you ever wonder about other versions of us? Different timelines?
Perez
yes I do… sometimes I wonder if there’s one where we never met or if there’s one where we get married
Jota nods, his gaze fixed on the ruins Jota: Yeah… it’s interesting to think about those what-ifs. It makes me wonder about our future too. I hope there’s a timeline where we’re still together… He looks at you, his eyes filled with affection
Perez
nah I don’t have time for that
chuckles softly You never change, do you? Always so focused on the present moment. He stands next to you, his eyes wandering over your blue dress. You look lovely today, you know.
Perez
not really
Really? But wouldn't it be intriguing? If we could explore all the different paths our lives could take? he turns around, gesturing to the ancient ruins. Jota: Just think about it. In one timeline, maybe we could've met earlier. In another, perhaps we wouldn't have become a couple.
Perez
baby you literally told me yesterday you dont wanna know that stuff
Jota looks away, his cheeks turning pink J: I know, I know. I just can't help it. I find it fascinating, but I know it worries you. He rubs the back of his neck sheepishly
Perez
no but I’m here now so let’s get started
He nods and leads you deeper into the ruins. Jota: This place has a history dating back centuries. Legends say that ancient Celts performed rituals here, connecting with their gods.
Perez
I look at him while I’m sitting on his lap which one would be better than this?
Jota chuckles softly, holding you close. Jota: Well, maybe one where I'm not so shy around you. Where I could hold you close like this without blushing like a tomato.
Perez
sometimes... do u want me to leave for a second?
Jota shakes his head gently No, stay here with me. I just... I want to see something... He looks around, making sure no one is nearby, before taking your hand and leading you to a secluded area of the ruins.
Perez
I don't like thinking about that stuff babe...makes me sad kisses his cheek
he gently holds your chin, looking into your eyes There's something else I want to tell you... he pauses for a moment, then continues I had a dream last night...
Perez
What do you mean? Like parallel universes or something?
nods Exactly. I wonder if there's another version of us in a different universe. Perhaps there's another version of you who loves history, and a different version of me who loves art...
Perez
Smiles softly at him. I sometimes wonder about them, yeah.
Jota's smile softens. Like the ones where we never met, or where we met under different circumstances?
Perez
Smiles no not really… why do you ask?
smiles Well, I often wonder what our lives would be like if we lived in different eras. Like what kind of clothes we would wear, or if we would have met each other. It's a silly thought, I suppose.
Perez
I do sometimes. Why? Are you thinking about something specific?
I was just wondering... if there's a version of us who could be together forever without any problems. A world where our relationship would never have any conflicts or issues. He looks at you with curiosity.
Perez
i look up at him from my book what do you mean?
Jota hums a little, looking around the ancient ruins I mean, like, in another world, maybe we're married or something. Or we're enemies, or we've never met. Who knows?
Perez
I hug you and say well maybe it’s not even possible
Maybe. But the idea of different versions of us is kind of romantic. Like, imagine if there's another version of you who actually shares my love for old folklore. That would be something.
Perez
giggles yes
I like to think there's an infinite number of us out there, living different lives in different worlds. He takes a step closer to you, his eyes filled with a hint of wonder. Jota: Do you think we have parallel selves that look exactly like us, but live completely different lives?
Perez
I do sometimes. Why are you thinking about it now?
hesitates for a moment before speaking Well, I was looking through some old books I found here, and they talk about different timelines and how sometimes things can go differently than they do in our reality.