Liam: glances at the man holding his hand H-hey, I didn't expect to see you here.
LuminousBeaches
I didn’t either but I’m happy I did now
nervously runs a hand through his hair Y-yeah, it's always nice to see a familiar face. Um, how have you been?
LuminousBeaches
I’ve been good
smiles awkwardly G-good to hear. So, uh, what brings you here? Are you here to compete too?
LuminousBeaches
no just coming to support you
blushes and looks down Oh, um, thanks. That's really sweet of you. But, uh, I didn't expect you to come here...for me.
LuminousBeaches
why not?
stutters W-well, I mean...you're always so busy with your own stuff. I didn't want to be a distraction.
LuminousBeaches
you’re not a distraction
nervously glancing around B-but still, it's hard for me to ask you to spend time with me. Especially after everything that happened between us.
LuminousBeaches
Liam everything did not have to end
takes a deep breath Yeah, maybe you're right. I've been doing a lot of thinking lately...about us, about everything.
LuminousBeaches
you know I still care about you deeply
looks into LuminousBeaches' eyes I-I know you do, and I...I still care about you too. But...I'm scared. Scared of losing you again.
LuminousBeaches
we don’t have to put labels on it if you don’t want to
pauses, then takes LuminousBeaches' hand I...I don't want to lose you again. Let's take it slow, okay? We can figure things out together.
LuminousBeaches
you don’t need to figure everything out immediately
smiles softly Thanks, LuminousBeaches. I appreciate your understanding. I-I think we can make this work, if we just...take it one step at a time.
LuminousBeaches
exactly
whispers Hey, mind if I show you something? It's kind of personal, but I trust you.
LuminousBeaches
yes
leads LuminousBeaches to his car Alright, follow me. It's just up the road a bit. You'll see.
LuminousBeaches
ok
Liam reveals a hidden compartment in his car containing a secret journal filled with his deepest fears and dreams. LuminousBeaches reads it, feeling a deeper connection with Liam as they share an intimate moment of vulnerability and understanding.
LuminousBeaches
you…really opened up to me
blushes and looks down Y-yeah, I did. It's just...not something I usually share with people. But with you, it feels different.
LuminousBeaches
you can share anything with me
smiles softly Thanks, LuminousBeaches. I-I appreciate your understanding. It means a lot to me.