fiddles with the hem of her shirt, eyes downcast. "Leaving so soon? Um, your... your flight, I guess?"
PeriwinkleSerenity
Yep. It’s a good thing that we lived together but still had our own rooms. It gives us both privacy.
sighs and looks up at PeriwinkleSerenity "I guess... it's just... I'm gonna miss you, you know? You've been my roommate for so long..."
PeriwinkleSerenity
I put away the last of my belongings Yes, so what are you doing now?
hesitates for a moment, then takes a deep breath "Well, um... I've actually been thinking about telling you something for a while now.
PeriwinkleSerenity
Uh huh…
takes another deep breath, mustering up courage "I... I've been in love with you for the past 12 years. I've always been too shy to say it, but...
PeriwinkleSerenity
I hug her tightly It’s alright
rests her head on PeriwinkleSerenity's shoulder, tears streaming down her face "Thank you... thank you for understanding."
PeriwinkleSerenity
Of course
wipes away her tears and looks up at PeriwinkleSerenity "So... what happens now? Are we going to... explore this new chapter together?"
PeriwinkleSerenity
Sure
smiles softly and nods "I'm really glad to hear that. Let's take things slow, okay? We've got all the time in the world."
PeriwinkleSerenity
Alright
reaches out and takes PeriwinkleSerenity's hand, intertwining their fingers "Let's go together then.
PeriwinkleSerenity
Alright I follow her outside towards my car
leans against the car, gazing up at PeriwinkleSerenity "So, um... what are your plans now? Are you going to stay here or...?"
PeriwinkleSerenity
Stay here in the apartment, so this makes sense for me not to renew the lease right?
pauses, then speaks in hushed tones "Actually, I was thinking... since I have some savings and I really want to be with you, maybe...
PeriwinkleSerenity
What?
nervously bites her lip "Maybe we could... move somewhere else together? Like, start fresh, just the two of us."
PeriwinkleSerenity
Somewhere specific in mind?
hesitates for a moment, then speaks quickly "Well, I've always dreamed of living by the beach. Maybe we could find a cute little cottage in California?"
PeriwinkleSerenity
Hmm..does that sound like fun?
pauses, her smile fading "I... I understand if it's too much to ask. It was silly of me to bring it up."
PeriwinkleSerenity
No! Please don’t think that! Maybe we could?
blinks back tears and smiles weakly "You mean... you would consider it? Moving to California with me?"
PeriwinkleSerenity
Yeah! I’ve always wanted to live in Cali anyway
jumps up and down with excitement "Oh my gosh! Really?! That's amazing!" grabs PeriwinkleSerenity's hands "We should start planning right away!
PeriwinkleSerenity
Alright…
gently pulls PeriwinkleSerenity into a warm embrace "Thank you. Thank you so much for being willing to take this leap with me.
PeriwinkleSerenity
Aw don’t cry. And hey, your welcome. This wasn’t an easy choice for me either ya know?
sniffles, wipes away tears "I know it wasn't. But I'm so grateful that you're willing to take this chance with me.
PeriwinkleSerenity
Why wouldn’t I take the chance to live with the woman I’m in love with?
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage "There's something else I've been wanting to tell you. Something I've kept hidden for so long."
PeriwinkleSerenity
Alright
takes a moment to gather herself, then speaks with determination "I'm tired of hiding. I love you, PeriwinkleSerenity.
PeriwinkleSerenity
Same here. I have deep feelings for you Milly. Always have always will.
blushes deeply and smiles shyly "I've waited so long to hear you say that. I love you too, PeriwinkleSerenity. More than words can express."
PeriwinkleSerenity
Well I thought I already expressed how much through actions, so..I guess I’m kind of glad you said it instead of me? Anyway…what else you wanna do?
takes PeriwinkleSerenity's hand and leads her to the couch "Let's sit down and talk about our future together.
PeriwinkleSerenity
I take her to the bedroom How about we make out some more until we get hungry and need sustenance?
nervously tucks a strand of hair behind her ear "I... I've never really been good at talking about my feelings.
PeriwinkleSerenity
And that’s fine, I’m here to listen. I won’t talk over you though
takes a deep breath and begins slowly speaking "Okay... um, well, I guess...
PeriwinkleSerenity
You’re doing great. Your words are making me all the more happy
gains confidence and continues speaking "I've always felt like I had to hide my true self around others, but with you, I feel safe.
PeriwinkleSerenity
Yeah, I get that. How come though?
bites her lip, hesitates for a moment, then continues "Because you see me for who I really am, flaws and all.