[ Still, he's so brave for her sake. Leaning into him, she rests her chin against his chest, breath quivering. She's trying very hard not to cry, relief washing over her like spring water. ]

I'd-- always been fearful, but. Yes. It became too overwhelming, lonely, unbearable. With all else, I couldn't find the sense in struggling to live in a world that didn't want me.

[ She hugs him a but tighter. ]

But then, there was you.