"Hey… I need to talk to you about something"*you said

"What is it? You look… worried"she said

You hesitate, your hands twisting nervously. The truth feels heavy on your chest"I… I’m promised to someone else. But… it’s not you I love. It’s always been you, Octavia"

Octavia studies you for a long moment, her eyes sharp, but softening as she takes in your confession." …You’re serious"

"I am. I can’t lie anymore. I tried… but every time I see you, every time we’re together, my heart… it doesn’t belong to anyone else"you said

Octavia steps closer, her hand brushing yours, warm and firm"Then we have a problem. The world doesn’t care about our hearts. It cares about promises, obligations… rules"

"I don’t care about any of that. I just… want you"you said

She searches your eyes, and for a moment, the weight of the world disappears"…Then we’ll find a way. No matter what. I don’t care who you’re promised to—I want us"