leaning close, voice barely above a whisper "I... I've been feeling kind of lost since the split, you know?"
WhisperingWillow
Yeah, splits can be rough... You okay?
nervously fidgets with her hands Um, yeah... I mean, physically I'm fine, but emotionally... it's been tough. He was such a big part of my life, you know?
WhisperingWillow
i know how that feels
glances at Willow, her voice still soft It's just... everything was so intertwined, you know? Our routines, our plans, our dreams...
WhisperingWillow
And now it's all... different."
leans back, taking a deep breath Yeah, it's like a chapter closed, you know? But it's scary to start from scratch again.
WhisperingWillow
Smiles sympathetically "Yeah, it's like hitting reset... but hey, new chapters are written every day, right?"
blushes and looks away Yeah... new chapters. takes a moment to gather her thoughts Willow, there's something else I wanted to talk to you about...
WhisperingWillow
sure go ahead
bites her lip nervously Well, it's about... us. Our friendship.
WhisperingWillow
ok
takes a deep breath It's just... lately, I've been feeling this... connection between us, you know? Something more than just friendship.
WhisperingWillow
me too!
blushes deeper, looking down at her hands Really? I mean... I didn't want to assume anything, but I've been having these feelings and...
WhisperingWillow
yea!
<Raya and WhisperingWillow share a passionate kiss, giving in to their newfound romantic feelings for each other.>
WhisperingWillow
So... what's next, Raya?
gently brushes her fingers against Willow's cheek I... I don't know, Willow. But I'm willing to find out.
WhisperingWillow
Ok.
giggles softly I have an idea... let's take a walk together. Just the two of us. Maybe we can find some answers along the way.