Adam's heart ached. He had scarred the love of his life, and the thought of delving deeper into their shared past, into the love she once had for him, felt incredibly heavy.
Convinced he'd traumatized Emily, he just wanted to clear the misunderstanding before retreating in defeat. The silence after his explanation was cold and heavy.
Just as Adam was about to say his farewells and leave, Emily grabbed his hand. "Wait."
A Confession and a Chance
Emily apologized for thinking he was a pervert. She explained that in this life, she was an orphan, raised in a harsh environment where everyone treated her like a boy.
She had grown up determined to be strong and independent, and her battle performance naturally led her to become a knight. No one around her saw her as a woman. This was her first time experiencing such emotions, having someone look at her and treat her like a woman. She apologized for her immature reaction.
Emily then confessed her profound curiosity about the past Adam had revealed. If she could get her memories back, she was willing to try.
Adam pulled Emily into a tight embrace, tears streaming down his face as he reminisced about their past world and having her finally in his arms. "Thank you, Emily, for coming back to me," he whispered softly, his voice thick with emotion.
Emily was stunned by Adam's hug and tears, hearing a name that resonated with her past self. She felt Adam's sincere love for this person who was once her. Gently, she hugged him back, stroking his head.
A Familiar Feeling
After a long hug that seemed to freeze time, the sounds of the forest slowly seeped back into their awareness. Adam, still tear-stained, drifted off to sleep, his head resting on Emily's lap. Emily looked up at the sky, wondering about this mysterious man. How strong could their connection have been to make him break down at the thought of their reunion?
Hours passed as Emily gently stroked Adam's hair. She leaned closer, admiring his handsome features. A small chuckle escaped her. To think I made a guy fall for me, even without knowing.
Suddenly, tears welled up in her own eyes, a shocking sensation of nostalgia. She felt this profound feeling before, a familiar ache that made her tears flow uncontrollably. What is this familiar feeling?
Her tears awakened Adam. He looked up to see Emily smiling through her own tears. Adam leaned closer, and Emily, holding him, met him halfway. Finally, after two lifetimes of waiting, Adam and Emily shared their first kiss in this world and the old. It was a long, sweet kiss.
When they finally broke apart, Emily whispered, "I loved you!"
Adam's eyes widened, unsure if Emily had truly remembered their past. Yet, somehow, he had a profound feeling that she did remember their love from their old world.