Yeah, exactly like a new draft. There might end up being several new drafts by the time I'm done, but that's all part of the process. Huh. I never imagined I'd end up having to tap into the writing process like this, but- hey, it's one of the few things I'm good at.

It has to make sense, though. Like, I know what ending I want, and what I'd like to put in, but it can't just be slapped into the middle just like that. It still has to fit together, like how a puzzle fits together.

Honestly, all I want to focus on is this. Us. Being with you. I wish that's all we needed to focus on. I wish we didn't have to worry about stories, or darkness, or anything but being together.

[ He sees her nod, and hears her verbal confirmation, and that's all he needs. He leans in, even though there's really no room to lean in, and he presses his lips squarely against hers. ]