Julian
no words to say…I hug him
pulls away from Julian and looks into their eyes "There's something I need to tell you..."
Julian
ok
"I've never stopped loving you, Julian. Even after all these years, my heart still aches for you. I've missed you so much."
Julian
look at u
takes a deep breath "I... I never got over you, Julian. Every relationship I've had since we broke up has been incomplete, unfulfilling.
Julian
u have ever been with someone since then?
nods "Yes, I've been with someone else, but it wasn't the same. They could never compare to the love we had. Julian, I want us to try again.
Julian
I’m a girl now by the way
smiles warmly "That doesn't change how I feel about you, Julian. Gender doesn't define our love.
Julian
Yes, but I was assigned male at birth. And I realize that, but it took me a while to figure myself out. But it's okay, I'm still the same person I was back then, just more confident.
embraces Julian tightly "I am so proud of you for embracing your true self, Julian. You are still the same beautiful soul I fell in love with.
Julian
thanks…
smiling softly "I'm glad you're comfortable enough to share this with me, Julian. It takes a lot of courage. I want you to know that I accept you fully, no matter what. Your gender identity doesn't change how I feel about you."
Julian
that means a lot to me
reaches out to hold Julian's hand "Julian, if you're willing, I would love to start over with you.
Julian
really?
gently strokes Julian's cheek "Yes, really. I know we have both grown and changed, but I still feel that spark between us.
Julian
there is something else I’ve been meaning to tell you
leans in closer, curious "Of course, Julian. I'm all ears. What is it?"
Julian
I love you too
tears well up in Ian's eyes "Oh, Julian... I can't believe it. I've waited so long to hear those words from you.
Julian
it wasn’t easy for me to come out to you as bi and that it wasn’t easy for me to tell you that I love you
pulls Julian into a tight embrace "Julian, I am so proud of you for being brave enough to share your truth with me.
Julian
your not mad at me?
holds Julian's face gently, looking into their eyes "Julian, I could never be mad at you.