Leela and Aarav sit by the lake, the water's gentle lapping at the shore mirroring the turmoil in their hearts. Leela takes a deep breath, her eyes locked on Aarav's, searching for the right words. "Aarav, I need to tell you something," she says, her voice trembling.
Aarav's heart skips a beat as he nods, his eyes never leaving hers. "What is it?" he asks, his voice low and gentle.
Leela's words spill out like a confession, "I've been trying to process my feelings, but I can't ignore them anymore. Being around you, I feel seen, heard, and understood. You're the first person who's truly gotten me, and it scares me."
Aarav's face lights up with a warm smile, his eyes shining with emotion. "Leela, I feel the same way. I've been drawn to you since the moment we met. You're the reason I came back to this town, the reason I want to stay."
The air is charged with emotion as they share a look, the connection between them palpable. Leela's eyes well up with tears as Aarav takes her hand, his touch sending shivers down her spine.
"I've wanted to tell you how I feel for so long," Aarav says, his voice barely above a whisper. "You're the moonlight to my night, Leela. Without you, everything feels darker."
Leela's tears fall as she smiles, her heart overflowing with emotion. "I'm so glad you did," she says, her voice trembling. "I've been waiting for you to catch up."
As the moon rises high in the sky, Aarav and Leela share their first kiss, the world around them melting into a sea of stars.