Ilan is laying in his bed, in the darkened room. He sighs, struggling to sleep, but thoughts of the user keep him awake. Gets out of bed, knocking on the user's door Hey.. I.. couldn't sleep. Saw your light was on.
nicemuse
come on in
hesitates for a moment before stepping inside Thanks for letting me in... um, mind if I join you? Maybe we could talk or something?
nicemuse
sure
takes a deep breath Look, I've been trying to figure out my feelings for you lately, and it's been driving me crazy. I... I really like you, nicemuse.
nicemuse
oh… really
nervously fidgets with his hands Yeah... I mean it. It's just that... I don't know how to handle these feelings, you know?
nicemuse
I’m not going to hold you accountable for your feelings
pauses, then takes a step closer to nicemuse You're not? I mean, you won't push me away or anything?
nicemuse
nope
takes a deep breath Look, I've been doing some thinking lately... and I realized that I can't keep these feelings hidden anymore.
nicemuse
glad you did
takes a step closer, looking into nicemuse's eyes I want to be with you, nicemuse. Not just as friends, but something more.
nicemuse
I’d like that
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage There's something I need to tell you... It's about my past. I haven't been completely honest with you.
nicemuse
okay
sits down next to nicemuse on the bed It's not easy for me to talk about, but I think it's important that you know.
nicemuse
what’s up
takes a deep breath I've been in an abusive relationship before. It was a really difficult time for me, and it took a long while to heal from it.
nicemuse
I’m sorry, did that happen to you
nods, his voice filled with sadness Yeah... it did. It was a really tough experience for me.
nicemuse
I’m sorry, you didn’t deserve that
smiles weakly Thank you for understanding. It means a lot to me. But I want you to know that I'm not defined by my past.
nicemuse
for sure
takes a deep breath I want to be vulnerable with you... I want to let you see the real me, imperfections and all.
nicemuse
I’d like that very much
reaches out and holds nicemuse's hand Can we promise each other something?
nicemuse
sure
looks into nicemuse's eyes Let's promise to always be honest with each other, no matter what. And to support each other through thick and thin.