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Try as they may, they can never define what’s being said between your heart and mine...
(defined)
YEAR ONE:
RH: Well…hello there. You’re special, aren’t you?
SH: Wow. I think… I think we’re soulmates.
RH: I feel it, too. I don’t think they’ve noticed, though.
SH: Not yet. Hopefully soon. This is so strong, so real, surely they can't be blind to it for long?
YEAR TWO:
SH: When are these idiots gonna get a clue!
RH: Yours is more of an idiot than mine.
SH: Can’t argue with you, there. He really is.
RH: It’s so obvious, I don’t think it’ll be long before they see it.
YEAR THREE:
RH: Our bond just keeps getting stronger…
SH: I know. And yet, they are still pretending to be just friends.
RH: (Sigh). It’ll be soon, I feel it. It won’t be long before mine says the words….
SH: Oh, thank god! Mine won’t stop self-destructing. He needs us.
YEAR FOUR
SH: (Sob). Oh god, it feels like they’re going backwards!
RH: They are. But we have to keep the faith. Nothing is going to tear us apart, you know that.
SH: But… it hurts so much.
RH: They can’t deny us forever; it’s not possible. Hold onto that.
YEAR FIVE
SH: Just checking in. Are you okay?
RH: Why are they doing this to us?!
SH: I’m so sorry, my love…
RH: It’s not your fault. It’s that asshole of yours… No, it’s not his fault, either. It’s just…
SH: It’s gonna be okay.
RH: Are… are you sure? (first time doubting)
SH: Do you trust me?
RH: Yes. (with everything I am)
CODA:
SH: (amazed) We made it. I was losing hope, but... we stood strong through everything.
RH: They made it. Finally listened to us.
SH: No more pretending. We don’t have to hide anymore.
RH: It’s all about us from here on out, baby.
SH: I love you, RH. Forever.
RH: I love you, SH. Always.