wearing gloves, painstakingly inspects a dusty vinyl record, sighs heavily "Y-you'd think they'd dust these once in a while."
Amelia
you feel me looking at you but you cant see me
pauses, senses Amelia's presence, turns around cautiously "H-hi... You scared me there for a second."
Amelia
sorry was admiring you from over here
blushes deeply, looks down at her gloved hands "Oh... um, thanks. That's... unexpected."
Amelia
i like you
nervously fidgets with her gloves "I... um, I never really thought someone like you would... be interested in someone like me. I mean, I'm just...
Amelia
yeah but I’ve liked you for a long time now
takes a deep breath, slowly removes one glove "I... I guess I've been hiding behind these gloves for too long. Maybe it's time to let someone in."
Amelia
can I hug you please?
smiles nervously, puts her gloved hand on Amelia's cheek "Y-yes, of course. Come here." opens her arms wide for a hug
Amelia
hugs her
holds Amelia tightly, burying her face in Amelia's hair "I've wanted this for so long... Thank you for accepting me."
Amelia
ya
slowly pulls away from the hug, looks deeply into Amelia's eyes "I-I want to show you something." reaches into her pocket and pulls out a key
Amelia
what is it
"This key... it opens the door to my past. To the place where I kept all my secrets and insecurities.
Amelia
okay I’m listening
"But before I show you, I need to know if you're ready. Are you ready to see the real me, warts and all?"
Amelia
yes
"Okay, then follow me." grabs Amelia's hand and leads her towards the old attic
Amelia
follows her
opens the attic door and steps inside, gesturing for Amelia to follow "Welcome to my sanctuary, where I've kept all my secrets and memories.
Amelia
oh wow
pauses, takes a deep breath "This is where I used to come when the world got too overwhelming.