In my short years of life, there have been few times when I have found myself in a situation that leaves me speechless. Beneath the star-filled sky, our silhouettes stand out against the moon. The moon, a silent witness, illuminates our faces, revealing the tension in my eyes as Ethan awaits my response. His words, so sincere and laden with emotions, still resonate in the fresh night air. "Do you want to be my girlfriend?" Ethan asks with a vulnerability I had never seen in him before. The gentle breeze plays with his dark locks as he holds my expectant gaze. I find myself at a crossroads of emotions. For so long, the mere idea of emotionally connecting with Ethan seemed impossible. He was the culprit of many of my traumas, a dark shadow looming over my past. But here we are, on the roo