Park Bench

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(At a serene park, Kavin is sitting on a bench, enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Thyme, passing by, notices him and hesitates before approaching.)

Thyme: (nervously) Kavin? Is that you?

Kavin: (looking up, surprised) Thyme? Wow, it's been ages! How are you?

Thyme: I'm good. Just out for a walk. Mind if I join you?

Kavin: Not at all. Have a seat.

(Thyme sits down, and they both take a moment to reminisce about old times.)

Kavin: So, what have you been up to all these years?

Thyme: Oh, you know, the usual. Work, life... just trying to make the best of it. How about you?

Kavin: Same here. It's crazy how time flies. I can't believe it's been 30 years.

Thyme: Yeah, it feels like just yesterday we were in school together. Remember those days?

Kavin: (laughs) How could I forget? Those were some of the best times of my life.

(There's a brief silence as Thyme gathers the courage to speak.)

Thyme: Kavin, there's something I need to tell you. It's been on my mind for a long time.

Kavin: (curious) What is it, Thyme?

Thyme: (taking a deep breath) I've loved you, Kavin. For as long as I can remember. I never had the courage to tell you back then, and I thought those feelings would fade with time, but they never did.

(Kavin looks at Thyme, stunned by the revelation.)

Kavin: (speechless) Thyme, I... I don't know what to say. I had no idea.

Thyme: I understand if this is a lot to take in. I just couldn't keep it to myself any longer. Seeing you here today felt like a sign, like I finally had to tell you the truth.

Kavin: (pauses, deep in thought) You've carried this for 30 years?

Thyme: Yes. I thought I could move on, but every time I saw you or heard your name, those feelings would come rushing back. I tried to convince myself that it was just a school crush, but it's more than that.

Kavin: (slowly) Thyme, this is... it's a lot to process. But, I need you to know something too. I've always admired you. I never realized your feelings, but thinking back, I can see it now.

Thyme: (hopeful) So, what does this mean for us?

Kavin: (smiling warmly) It means that maybe we have a chance to explore this. To see where it goes. We've both been single for a long time, maybe it's time to give this a shot.

Thyme: (relieved) Really? You're not just saying that?

Kavin: (sincerely) No, I mean it. Let's take it one step at a time. We've missed out on 30 years, but maybe that's because this moment was meant to happen now.

Thyme: (smiling) I'd like that. I'd like that a lot.

(They sit together, feeling a sense of renewed hope and excitement about the future, the years of unspoken love finally finding a chance to blossom.)

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