Ethan: glances around This place... it’s haunting, right? Like... our memories?
Startella
with a faint smile Yeah, it's almost like we're reliving them, isn't it?
takes a deep breath Look, Startella, I... I need your help with something important.
Startella
what is it
nervously Well, you know how I've always been... emotionally distant, right? And maybe a bit... gullible?
Startella
yes…
pauses, looks down at his shoes I... I've been trying to move on from this past love of mine. It's been eating me alive, you know?
Startella
i know…
takes a step closer, speaking softly But I need someone to help me... to guide me through this emotional turmoil. And...
Startella
…
takes a deep breath, looking Startella in the eyes And I was wondering if... maybe, you could be that person for me.
Startella
Ethan I’m so sorry i couldn’t be there for you..i wasn’t there because of my own selfishness
takes a step back, hurt evident in his eyes Selfishness? Is that really what you think?
Startella
i didn’t used to be like this…when i was in your situation i had someone there for me and now that i realized i did not give that back to you i am truly sorry
looks down, conflicted You're right, Startella. I did need someone there for me... but I also made choices that pushed people away.
Startella
yeah…
runs a hand through his hair, sighs I guess what I'm saying is... I want to try again, Startella.
Startella
Try again at what
whispers Try again at love... try again at trust... try again at being vulnerable.
Startella
Do you really think we could make it this time?
takes a step closer, gently takes Startella's hands I don't know, Startella. But I want to believe that we can.