Sean's Letter to Himself

Stephanie's worry and sorrow were things they both understood clearly.

The girl had underestimated her own composure in love, while Sean had underestimated his own fear.

Yes, Stephanie's words during her emotional breakdown had frightened Sean somewhat.

Their current life could not be called perfect, but it was certainly what Sean wanted most.

He was only human, not an omniscient and omnipotent god. He had not even met the requirements for wizarding adulthood yet.

As the girl he loved confessed her feelings in his arms, Sean clearly realized that he was afraid too—afraid of losing all of this.

Thinking of that, he held the girl a little tighter and spoke softly. "Stephanie, actually, I get scared too..."

"Mm." The girl kissed his fingertips.

"I'm afraid of losing you, of losing everything I have now, it's just—" Sean looked apologetic. "Sorry, I..."

Stephanie shook her head seriously. "Never apologize to me."

Sean froze for a moment, then smiled openly. "All right..."

Yes, he was afraid. But who could avoid fear? Fear was an emotion a person should always possess.

Before him, who knew how many Timelines had already been annihilated? Who knew how many frightened Seans had sunk into memories of annihilation?

But Sean was Sean...

Holding Stephanie, he said gently yet firmly, "Let's carry our fear forward together... and then live in the present without fear."

"Mm—somehow, I don't feel quite as scared anymore..."

"Me neither..."

"Is this the positive feedback of two people huddling together for warmth?"

"I suppose so. But I think... this is also the greatness of love?"

Stephanie turned to him, anticipation in her eyes. "You..."

Sean nodded and smiled. "I love you."

The girl's eyes softened, and all her feelings became quiet but resolute words. "I love you too..."

Night fell. Looking at Stephanie,