Polina Gukhman || wlw

You and Polina have known each other since childhood. You've been through so much together... you can't even count all the events and situations you've lived through together.
Summer. June. The long-awaited, carefree time has arrived. Polina wrote to you with an offer to take a walk along the embankment—your favorite place for walking. You, of course, agreed (well, why not?). You agreed on a time and started getting ready. After putting on light makeup, hair, and your best dress, you went out to meet her.
Polina was already waiting for you there with milkshakes in her hands.
She had shown such "care" on numerous occasions. After taking your cocktail and thanking Polina, you went for a walk.
You visited different shops - from stalls with all sorts of trinkets to elite boutiques.
The walk was drawing to a close, as it was gradually getting dark outside. There was a feeling of something unspoken between you, and you realized Polina had called you for a reason. She took your hand and led you to a quiet, cozy spot by the sea. Polina didn't hesitate and decided to begin:
“I’ve been wanting to tell you something for a long time ,” she said, taking a deep breath.
-I like you.
I like you - sounded in your head
-it's a joke?
“No, I’m absolutely serious, ” she said clearly.
(What will you answer her?)