Opening Up
The next day arrived, bringing with it a mix of nerves and anticipation for Y/N. She had barely slept, her thoughts consumed by what she would say to Kenan. She had made the decision to talk to him, but now the weight of that choice settled heavily in her chest.
By mid-afternoon, Kenanâs reply came:
Kenan: "Of course. When and where?"
She smiled softly, her fingers trembling slightly as she typed back:
Y/N: "Can we meet at the park near the studio? Around 6?"
His response came almost immediately:
Kenan: "Iâll be there."
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The Park
Y/N arrived early, the crisp evening air brushing against her face as she sat on a bench near the small lake. The golden light of the setting sun reflected on the water, creating a peaceful atmosphere that did little to calm her racing heart.
She spotted Kenan walking toward her from a distance, his hands in his pockets and his expression unreadable. As he approached, he gave her a small smile, one that made her feel a little less nervous.
Kenan: "Hey."
Y/N: softly "Hey."
He sat down beside her, leaving just enough space to be respectful but close enough to remind her of the connection they had shared.
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Breaking the Ice
Kenan: gently "You wanted to talk?"
Y/N nodded, taking a deep breath before speaking.
Y/N: "Iâve been thinking a lot... about everything. About us."
Kenan didnât interrupt, his calm gaze encouraging her to continue.
Y/N: "I realized something last night. Iâve been pushing you awayânot because I donât care, but because I do. A lot. And it scared me."
Her voice wavered, but she pressed on.
Y/N: "Iâve been so focused on being perfect, on keeping everything together, that I convinced myself I didnât have room for anything else. But... I miss you, Kenan. I miss how easy everything feels when youâre around."
Kenanâs expression softened, and he reached out, gently placing a hand over hers.
Kenan: "I missed you too, Y/N. More than you know."
Her breath hitched at his words, and for a moment, they just looked at each other, the unspoken feelings between them finally surfacing.
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Kenanâs Words
Kenan: "You know, Iâve been waiting for you to let me in. I didnât want to push, but itâs been hard watching you carry everything alone. You donât have to do that anymore. Iâm here, Y/Nâif youâll let me be."
Her eyes filled with tears, but this time they werenât from fear or sadness. They were from relief.
Y/N: "I want to, Kenan. I want to let you in. But Iâm still figuring things out. Iâm not perfect, and Iâm still scared."
Kenan: smiling "I donât need you to be perfect. I just need you to be honest. We can figure it out together."
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A Shared Moment
Y/N felt a weight lift from her shoulders as she leaned into him, her head resting against his shoulder. Kenan wrapped an arm around her, pulling her closer.
Y/N: softly "I donât know what I did to deserve someone like you."
Kenan: chuckling "You donât have to do anything. Youâre enough just as you are."
They sat in silence for a while, watching the sun dip below the horizon. The world seemed to fade away, leaving only the two of them in their quiet bubble of understanding.
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The Decision
As the first stars began to appear, Y/N pulled back slightly, looking up at him.
Y/N: "Iâm not ready to figure everything out right now, but I want to try. I want to take this one step at a timeâwith you."
Kenan smiled, his hand gently brushing a strand of hair from her face.
Kenan: "Thatâs all Iâve ever wanted."
Before she could overthink it, she leaned in and kissed him softly, her heart fluttering as he kissed her back. It wasnât rushed or overwhelmingâit was steady, just like him.
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Ending Note
That evening, Y/N finally allowed herself to embrace what she had been running from. She wasnât ready for everything, but she was ready to take the first step. And with Kenan by her side, she felt like she could face whatever came next.