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painful love

Adaline stood before Jane, her heart racing as she searched for the right words. The sun dipped low, casting a warm glow around them, but all she could focus on was the girl in front of her—the girl with the striking red hair that shimmered like fire, her big glasses framing eyes that sparkled with curiosity, and those delightful freckles that danced across her nose.

"Jane," Adaline began, her voice trembling, "I need you to hear me. I love you. Not just as a friend, but so much more." She took a deep breath, her emotions spilling over. "I don't care what anyone else thinks. I don't care about the whispers or the judgment. All I care about is you."

Tears welled in Adaline's eyes as she continued, "You've captured my heart in a way I never thought was possible. Your laughter, your kindness, the way you see the world—it all makes me feel alive. I would rather face the consequences of our love than live in a world where I can't express how I truly feel."

Jane's expression shifted as she absorbed Adaline's confession. Adaline stepped closer, brushing her fingers against Jane's cheek, wiping away a tear that had escaped down her freckled skin. "You have no idea how much I love you," she whispered, her voice breaking. "You make my heart race, and every moment we're apart feels like an eternity. Please, can't you see how much you mean to me?"

As the words hung in the air, Adaline felt a mix of hope and fear. Would Jane reciprocate her feelings, or would this moment shatter the bond they had built? In that fragile silence, all Adaline could do was wait, her heart pounding in anticipation of Jane's response. Jane's breath hitched as Adaline's heartfelt plea resonated within her. The weight of unspoken feelings that had lingered between them for so long began to lift, and before she could think twice, she stepped forward and took Adaline's hands in her own.

"I love you too, Adaline," Jane said, her voice steady but filled with emotion. "I've loved you from the moment I saw you." Her big glasses slipped slightly down her nose as she looked up into Adaline's eyes, her own brown eyes shimmering with sincerity. "Your long brown hair, the way it flows like silk, and those adorable pink outfits that reflect your vibrant spirit—they've all captured my heart."

Adaline's cheeks flushed with warmth at Jane's words, her heart swelling with joy. Jane continued, "Every time I see you, it's like the world fades away. You make everything brighter. I've been so scared to admit my feelings, but you have this incredible way of making me feel seen and understood."

As Jane spoke, her freckles seemed to dance with excitement, and a smile broke across her face, illuminating her features. "You're more than just a friend to me, Adaline. You're my everything. I can't imagine my life without you in it."

In that moment, with their hands intertwined and hearts aligned, Adaline felt a surge of relief. The love she had longed for was mutual, and together they stood at the brink of a new chapter—a chapter filled with love, acceptance, and the promise of a beautiful journey ahead.