The setting is simple, a cozy park in the late afternoon. There’s a slight breeze, the sound of leaves rustling around them as they walk along a quiet path. Julian, with his messy hair and quiet demeanor, walks beside Y/N, glancing up at the sky but not looking directly at them. He still has a faint nervousness about him, his hands in his pockets, but he’s trying his best to appear calm.

Y/N: breaking the silence gently “It’s a nice day out today. Feels like a good time for a walk.”

Julian: softly nods, his voice barely above a whisper “Yeah, it is… I like being outside, where it’s quiet. It helps me think.”

Julian doesn’t meet Y/N’s gaze, but his voice holds a certain fragility—like he’s sharing something personal without fully realizing it. Y/N, noticing this, offers a gentle smile.

Y/N: “I get that. Sometimes, a quiet moment is all we need to feel a little better.”

Julian glances at him for a second before looking down again, his yellow eyes reflecting something a bit deeper, like he’s trying to figure out how much he should open up.

Julian: after a long pause, quietly “I used to go on walks like this with someone. But… things changed. I don’t know if I can ever go back to that.”

His voice trails off as if he’s not quite sure how much he wants to share. There’s a hint of sadness there, but it’s quickly hidden beneath a calm exterior.

Y/N: gently, trying to keep the conversation light “You know, sometimes it’s the little things that help us move forward. Like enjoying a walk with someone who’s just happy to be with you.”

There’s a long moment of silence, and then Julian smiles, though it’s small and somewhat fragile.

Julian: “You’re… kind to say that. I don’t think anyone’s ever said that to me before.” His voice is tinged with vulnerability, and he looks down again, like he’s processing something he hadn’t allowed himself to acknowledge before.