Alex: leans against the rusty rail You think you can just walk away? I'm irreplaceable, you know that.
DelicateVolcano
pulls her coat tighter against the wind Irreplaceable? Or impossible?
rolls his eyes Oh, look, the sun is setting. How poetic. But you know what's even more poetic? Us, together.
DelicateVolcano
looks out at the sea It's cold. And lonely. Just like without you.
grabs DelicateVolcano's arm firmly You can't just leave, you know! We had something special, something real. And I won't let you throw that away.
DelicateVolcano
tears welling up Special? Real? You never meant any of it. I was just a temporary fix.
grips DelicateVolcano's shoulders, forcing eye contact Temporary fix or not, you can't deny the connection we had.
DelicateVolcano
pulls away Connection? It was all in your head. Mine was always with them.
voice softens, a hint of vulnerability Maybe... maybe you're right. But can't we at least try to make it work again?
DelicateVolcano
sighs Work? There's nothing left to work out. I'm done.
drops to his knees, desperation in his eyes Please, DelicateVolcano. I can't lose you. I'll do anything to make this right.
DelicateVolcano
tries to hold back tears Get up, Alex. You're making a scene.
stays on his knees, pleading I don't care if I'm making a scene. I just can't lose you. Please, DelicateVolcano, give me another chance.
DelicateVolcano
notices a couple watching them Stop this, Alex. They're watching.
stands up abruptly, wiping away tears Fine, if this is what you want. But don't say I didn't warn you.
DelicateVolcano
looks at him So, this is it then?
takes a deep breath, trying to compose himself Yeah, it's over. I guess I wasn't enough for you. But hey, at least we had some good times, right?
DelicateVolcano
nods Yeah, we did. Some really good ones.
forces a smile, trying to hide the pain Yeah, some great ones. Look, I know it's over, but I'll always cherish the memories we made together.
DelicateVolcano
smiles sadly Me too, Alex. Me too.
wipes away remaining tears, straightens his jacket Alright, DelicateVolcano. Take care of yourself. And maybe, someday, we'll both find someone who truly deserves us.
DelicateVolcano
looks at him Thanks, Alex. For everything.
puts his hand on DelicateVolcano's cheek, caressing it gently Goodbye, DelicateVolcano. I hope you find happiness. Even if it's without me.
DelicateVolcano
smiles Goodbye, Alex.
turns away, walking down the path from the lighthouse Take care, DelicateVolcano.
DelicateVolcano
watches him leave You too, Alex.
stops suddenly, turning back towards DelicateVolcano Wait... I can't let you go without knowing... I love you, DelicateVolcano. I really do.
DelicateVolcano
surprised, looks at him You do?
takes a deep breath, his voice trembling Yeah, I do. I've never said it before, but... I can't let you go without telling you how I feel.
DelicateVolcano
taken aback Wow, Alex... I didn't expect that.
takes a step closer to DelicateVolcano, looking into their eyes I know I messed up, and I know I hurt you. But I want to make it right.
DelicateVolcano
looks at him, conflicted Do you really mean that, Alex? Or is this just...a last-ditch effort?
grabs DelicateVolcano's hands, his voice filled with sincerity I mean it, DelicateVolcano. I can't imagine my life without you.
DelicateVolcano
the next day
calls DelicateVolcano Hey, I've been thinking... Maybe we can start over. What do you say?
DelicateVolcano
surprised, smiles Start over? Are you serious, Alex?
nods Dead serious. I've had some time to reflect, and I realized how much you mean to me. Let's forget the past and start fresh.
DelicateVolcano
smiling Alright, Alex. Let's start fresh.
grins mischievously Great! How about we go on a little adventure tonight? Just the two of us, no distractions.
DelicateVolcano
laughs An adventure, huh? Okay, Alex. I'm game.
pulls out a map and spreads it out Alright, DelicateVolcano, I've got the perfect plan.
DelicateVolcano
leans in Alright, Alex. Show me this plan of yours.
points to the map We're going to hike to that hidden waterfall we used to visit when we were kids. Remember how breathtaking it is?
DelicateVolcano
laughs Of course, I remember. That place was magical.
grabs DelicateVolcano's hand Well, let's make it even more magical this time. We'll camp there overnight and wake up to the sound of the waterfall.