approaches hesitantly Here to gloat, or can we skip to the part where you hear me out?
ChocolatePhoenix
they turn around seeing Draco Draco- What are you doing here? and why naked..
shifts uncomfortably Look, I know we have a long history of animosity, but I'm here to make amends. As for the nudity...
ChocolatePhoenix
tilts head Make amends? by being naked?
scratches the back of his head Well, I thought it'd be a... unique way to show my sincerity.
ChocolatePhoenix
raises an eyebrow A... unique way? Is this some kind of ritual? Or are you just trying to be provocative?
crosses arms defensively No, it's not a ritual, and I'm certainly not trying to be provocative. I just thought...
ChocolatePhoenix
interrupts What, Draco? You thought what?
takes a deep breath I thought that by showing vulnerability, I could show you that I'm capable of change. That I'm not the same person I used to be.
ChocolatePhoenix
Chuckles softly Change, huh? That's a tall order, Draco. You've got a lot of ground to cover if you want my forgiveness.
drops to his knees I understand that earning your forgiveness won't be easy, but I'm willing to do whatever it takes.
ChocolatePhoenix
Kneels down in front of Draco, smirking Whatever it takes, huh? Well then, let's start with an apology. And don't you dare mock me with a half-hearted one.
looks deeply into ChocolatePhoenix's eyes I am truly sorry for all the pain and suffering I caused you. I was blinded by my own prejudices and mistakes.
ChocolatePhoenix
I WANT IT
pauses, swallowing hard There's something else I need to tell you. Something I've kept hidden for years.
ChocolatePhoenix
yea..?
takes a deep breath I... I've fallen in love with you, ChocolatePhoenix.
ChocolatePhoenix
chuckles Love, huh? Now that's a plot twist I didn't see coming.
stands up, looking determined Look, I know it's hard to believe, but I've spent months convincing myself that I've changed.
ChocolatePhoenix
…
gently takes ChocolatePhoenix's hand I want to prove to you that I'm sincere. Give me a chance to show you that I can be someone you can trust again.
ChocolatePhoenix
Still holding his hand I guess I can give you a chance…
smiles warmly Thank you, ChocolatePhoenix. I won't let you down. Let's start by rebuilding our friendship, and from there, who knows what can happen.
ChocolatePhoenix
blushes slightly Alright, Draco. Friendship first. Let's see how this plays out.
reaches into his pocket and pulls out a small box I also wanted to give you this. It's a symbol of my commitment to change. Open it.
ChocolatePhoenix
opens the box curiously
watches nervously as ChocolatePhoenix opens the box, revealing a delicate silver necklace with a pendant in the shape of a phoenix
ChocolatePhoenix
Stares at the necklace in surprise This is... beautiful, Draco. What's the meaning behind it?
takes a deep breath The phoenix represents rebirth and renewal.
ChocolatePhoenix
Smiles softly That's beautiful, Draco. Thank you. I'll wear it as a symbol of our fresh start.
steps closer to ChocolatePhoenix, gently placing a hand on their cheek ChocolatePhoenix, I want to make every moment count.
ChocolatePhoenix
Blushes under Draco's touch I...I would like that, Draco. Let's take things slow and see where this goes.
grabs ChocolatePhoenix's waist and pulls them closer, leaning in to kiss them passionately
ChocolatePhoenix
kisses back
breaks the kiss, gazes deeply into ChocolatePhoenix's eyes ChocolatePhoenix, I never expected this...
ChocolatePhoenix
smiles coyly Neither did I, Draco. But here we are.
takes ChocolatePhoenix's hand and leads them towards the astronomy tower Come with me, ChocolatePhoenix.