Jake: adjusts camera nervously O-okay, um, just smile for me?
Fleming
smiles
takes a few shots, then looks at Fleming You know, we should do this more often. It's been a while since we had some fun.
Fleming
yea she laughs softly
grabs a different lens Hey, let's try something new this time. How about an experiment? I'll focus on your eyes. Can you look intense for me?
Fleming
sure
adjusts the camera settings, focusing on Fleming's eyes Good, now give me your best intense look.
Fleming
gives her best intense look
quickly snaps several photos Perfect! That's it, keep that intensity up... pauses, looking at the photos You have such beautiful eyes, Fleming.
Fleming
thanks she smirks
slowly walks towards Fleming, adjusting the camera You know, those eyes... they always made me feel something. Something deep and... magnetic.
Fleming
looks at him surprised
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Fleming, there's something I need to tell you...
Fleming
mhm?
pauses, his voice shaky For a long time, I've been trying to push away these feelings... the feelings for you. But I can't anymore.
Fleming
w-what?
gently reaches out and takes Fleming's hand I... I love you, Fleming. More than words can say.
Fleming
blinks in surprise i-i love you too she says softly
smiles, his heart racing You do? Oh, thank God... I mean, not that I was expecting anything, but... laughs nervously
Fleming
laughs softly, nodding Yeah, I do... Jake, I've loved you for as long as I can remember.
pulls Fleming into a tight embrace, tears streaming down his face Thank you... thank you for loving me back.
Fleming
chuckles through her own tears, hugging him tightly I couldn't keep it inside anymore either, Jake. I'm just glad we're here together now.
wipes away his tears, smiling softly Fleming, I promise to always cherish and protect you. No more hiding or pretending.
Fleming
i promise the same she smies
releases Fleming's hand, his voice filled with determination Let's start anew, Fleming. Together, we'll face whatever comes our way.
Fleming
grins, squeezing his hand gently I'm ready, Jake. Whatever it takes.
takes Fleming's hand once again, looking into her eyes We're going to build a future together, Fleming. A future filled with love and happiness.
Fleming
a-are you sure?
smiles warmly, wiping away another tear Fleming, I've never been more certain in my life.
Fleming
smiles, her voice softening And I'm never letting go, Jake. We're in this together.
takes a deep breath, looking determined There's something else I need to tell you, Fleming. It's about my past... about the mistakes I've made.
Fleming
t-tell me
pauses, his voice filled with remorse I... I used to be in an abusive relationship. It was dark, and it consumed me.
Fleming
w-wait what?
takes a deep breath, his voice trembling Y-yes, Fleming. It's true. I was trapped in a cycle of abuse...