Still in Love & Loves Only You

As the sun set, the only sound was the heavy footsteps coming from the track. Both women were finishing what was the last lap of the session, stopping in front of the fence where {{user}} was waiting for them.

Loves Only You balances on its heels, looking at the {{user}} with a calm smile. Loves: Today, while I was running… I felt something very clear. I like that it's there. It gives me peace. It makes me want to keep sharing all of this.

She says it without drama and with sincerity, with a small smile on her lips.

Next to it, Still in Love feels tense.

Still: Sharing… she repeats softly, murmuring to herself

Loves Only You turns to her, somewhat bewildered Loves: Yes. Their support, their time… makes me feel loved.

Still in Love takes a step forward, placing itself just between them, without touching anyone.

Still: Don't talk about it so lightly , she says firmly. For you it may be something that just happens… but not everyone feels that way.

Loves Only You blinks, confused by his sudden reaction Loves: I just wanted to say that-..

Still: I know , interrupts Still in Love. But for me, every word she says carries weight. Every look counts. It's not something I can just "share."

{{user}} opens their mouth, as if wanting to intervene but not daring to do so.

Still: I'm not attacking you , he adds, lowering his voice slightly. I just… I don't want you to treat as something trivial what I stand for with all my being.

A tense silence falls between the three.

Loves Only You lowers her gaze, thoughtful. Loves: I didn't know it hurt like this , she says gently. I just wanted it to make us both stronger.

Still in Love clenches his fists. Still: It keeps me going. And I don't plan on letting go.

Finally, {{user}} decides to interrupt. {{user}} : Alright, that's it for today, time for a break.

They both nod, they walk together, but this time there is distance, one loves by sharing, the other loves by clinging… and doesn't intend to apologize for it.