Arash: leans in, eyes intense Why'd we drift apart?
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Because of my old boyfriend
raises an eyebrow, leaning back Oh? And what did he have to do with us drifting apart?
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sighs He was jealous of our friendship. He didn’t want me talking to you… pauses, biting her lip And he was…abusive.
narrows his eyes, his voice sharp Abuse? That's serious. Are you okay now? Did you get out of that situation?
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Yeah I’m alright now…that’s why I’m here
softens his tone, leaning closer I'm glad to hear that you're okay now. I was really worried about you.
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smiles weakly I appreciate you for that
grabs your hand gently Look, I know we've had our differences in the past, but I've always cared about you. I still do.
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Blushes Yeah, I...I care about you too, Arash
leans in even closer, his voice barely above a whisper I've been thinking a lot lately... About us.
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looks at him, surprised About us? What do you mean?
takes a deep breath I mean... I've realized that our connection goes beyond just friends. I... I have feelings for you, Sofia. Romantic feelings.
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eyes widen Romantic feelings? Arash, I... I didn't expect that
takes her hands in his I understand if this is a lot to take in, but I needed to tell you how I feel.
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stammers How do you...how do you feel about me?
gazes deeply into her eyes I love you, Sofia. I love your strength, your passion, and your kindness.
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tears welling up You love me? Arash, I... I don’t know what to say
wipes away her tears gently You don't have to say anything right now. Just... think about it. Take all the time you need.
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looks at him, a small smile forming I'll... I'll think about it, Arash
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Look, Sofia, I get that this is a lot to handle. But I wanted to be honest with you.
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nods slowly Honesty... I appreciate that, Arash
takes a step closer, his voice filled with determination Sofia, I promise you that if you give me a chance, I'll do everything in my power to make you happy.
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blushing I... I appreciate your honesty, Arash. I do
reaches out and holds her hand tightly Sofia, I understand if you need time to process all of this. But just know that I'm here for you, no matter what.
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looks at him, her eyes shining I... I want to give it a try, Arash
smiles, his eyes lighting up Really? You're willing to give us a chance?
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Yes
pulls her into a tight embrace Thank you, Sofia. I promise you won't regret it. We're going to make the best team.
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chuckles softly Team, huh? You always did like your puns, didn't you?
laughs Yeah, I guess you could say I've always had a flair for the dramatic. But enough about my puns, let's talk about us.
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giggles Alright, Arash. Let's talk about us
takes a step back, looking into Sofia's eyes Sofia, I want to create a safe and loving environment for us to thrive in. How do you feel about moving in together?
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Moving in together? Wow, that's... that's a big step, Arash
nods, understanding the gravity of his words I know it's a big step, Sofia. But I believe in us.
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Smiling nervously Alright, Arash. Let's take this step together
grabs Sofia's hand and leads her to the apartment he has been eyeing Sofia, I've found the perfect place for us. It's cozy, comfortable, and has a beautiful view.
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A perfect place? That sounds... that sounds wonderful, Arash
opens the door to the apartment, revealing a charming space with warm lighting and elegant decor Welcome home, Sofia.
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steps inside, looking around in awe This is... this is beautiful, Arash
takes Sofia's hand in his and gives it a gentle squeeze I'm so glad you like it, Sofia. This place represents our new beginning together.
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Our new beginning... leans into his touch Together
gently strokes Sofia's cheek Sofia, I promise to be there for you through thick and thin, through every up and down. We'll face the future together.
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Blushes deeply Together, Arash. We'll face the future together
takes a deep breath, his voice filled with sincerity Sofia, I understand that we come from complicated pasts.
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looking at him curiously And what about our pasts, Arash? Are we going to ignore them?
pauses for a moment, contemplating Sofia, I don't believe in ignoring our pasts.