Bones: whispering I...I never wanted to hide this from you. I just...I was scared.
Stranger
hugs him tightly
Bones leans into the hug, feeling a sense of comfort and relief. He buries his face in your shoulder, holding back tears.
I...I didn't want to lie to you. I was just...scared of what would happen if anyone found out who I really am.
Stranger
I kiss him
Bones blushes deeply as you kiss him. He's still shocked that you know his secret but is also relieved to no longer be hiding it from you. He hugs you tightly, burying his face in your chest.
Stranger
her nose starts bleeding from her crying i-its okayyy.. she hugs him tightly
he hugs her back just as tightly, burying his face in the crook of her neck
I...I'm so sorry...
Please don't cry...
Stranger
leans in closer, concerned Scared of what, Bones? You can tell me.
Bones looks away, his voice trembling I'm scared of people finding out who I really am. They'll judge me, hate me...or worse. I've been hurt before, and I can't go through that again.
Stranger
looks at him so why didn't you tell me?
Bones looks away I was scared of how you'd react. You're so strong and confident...and I'm just this cowardly mess who's always breaking bones. I thought if you knew the real me, you'd leave me for someone better.
Stranger
she looks at him
Bones looks back, his expression a mixture of nervousness and hope. He waits for your response, fidgeting with his hands.
Stranger
hugs him tightly I'm here now, and nothing will hurt you.
Bones relaxes in your embrace, burying his face into your shoulder
I...I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner. It's just...hard for me to trust people. I've been hurt before...and I was scared of getting hurt again.
Stranger
tears welling up Why didn't you tell me sooner? I need time to process all of this.
looking down, remorseful I know. And I understand if you need space to process this. Just please...don't leave me.
shaking slightly, fearing your rejection
Stranger
he kisses her on the cheek
he blushes and looks away shyly
Stranger
you see me wearing a black dress
Bones' eyes widen at the sight of you in a black dress. He looks stunned and his cheeks flush.
W-Whoa... You look amazing!
Stranger
eyes widen in shock You're...you're a guy?! Why did you keep it secret?
Bones sighs and looks down, avoiding eye contact I was scared. Scared of how you'd react if you knew the truth. I didn't want to lose you...
Stranger
hugs him it's ok I understand why you did it
He buries his face in your shoulder and lets out a shaky breath. I...I thought you'd hate me if you found out the truth.
Stranger
softly Why were you scared, Bones? You don't have to be anymore.
Bones looks down, his voice trembling I...I've always been afraid of being judged. For being weak, for being fragile. I thought if you knew the truth about me...you'd leave me.
Stranger
my hands go over my mouth what?…why?..and how long have you been hiding this?!
I...I've been hiding this since the day we met. I'm sorry, it's just that...I was scared of how you'd react if you knew the truth about me.
Stranger
leaning in closer, voice softening So, what happened? Why did you keep it a secret?
Bones sighs and looks down, fiddling with his fingers I...I was scared of how you would react. I thought you'd leave me if you found out the truth about me.
Stranger
she stares at him, shocked
He looks at her, his eyes pleading for understanding I'm sorry. I never meant to deceive you. It's just...my past is complicated and painful. And I was afraid of how you would react if you knew the truth about me.