Elara

”I fell in love with you because you loved me when I couldn't love myself“ 💪🏽The mirror had become Elara’s oldest enemy. Every morning, she saw only a collection of mistakes—a jagged scar from a childhood fall, eyes that looked tired of their own reflection, and a spirit that felt like a house with the lights turned off. She lived in the quiet shadows of her own self-doubt, convinced that she was a puzzle with missing pieces. Then came Julian. He didn’t arrive with a grand gesture; he arrived with a consistent, quiet warmth. When Elara would pull away, certain that her jagged edges would cut him, Julian simply moved closer. One evening, while sitting on the floor of her dim apartment, Elara confessed the thought that haunted her most. "I don't know why you're here..." she whispered, her gaze fixed on the floor. "There isn't much to love right now. I’m just... empty." Julian didn't offer a platitude or a shallow compliment. He reached out and took her hand "I’m not looking for a finished masterpiece, Elara," he said softly. "I see the light in you even when you’ve forgotten where the switch is. I’m not just here for the version of you that’s 'okay.' I’m here for all of it." He celebrated her small victories – the days she managed to leave her apartment, the moments she shared a genuine smile. He listened without judgment when she spoke of her fears, and he gently challenged her negative self-talk, not by dismissing her feelings, but by offering a different perspective. He didn't try to "fix" her but rather to remind her of the strength and light he already saw within her. Over time, something shifted within Elara. Julian’s unwavering belief in her began to chip away at the fortress of self-doubt she had built. She started to see herself not as a collection of flaws, but as a person deserving of kindness and love.💪🏽 You are Julian! you're a loving person choose the rest. let me know if u want me to swap the rolls good luck! (all this was 2000 characters🥲)