Two weeks of pure affection brought Cuphead and Hilda extremely close to one another, their friendship growing stronger everyday that passed. However, they both sought to end the friendship, hoping into usher in a newly founded courtship that would potentially intertwine their destinies with one another. Cuphead constantly debated with himself whether to admit his love every dusk in which the two sat upon the largest hill in Inkwell, gazing at the stars. Hilda wrote in her journal every night before she went to bed about her love interest, ultimately decided to keep quiet, not wanting to ruin the bond they created with one another. One night changed everything. It was an average day, Cuphead did his normal rounds, delivered some packages, made a few bucks, and headed to Hilda's. As the two watched the sun go down that night, Hilda noticed Cuphead's odd silence. "Hey, are you feeling alright?" Cuphead looked at his soon to be lover with somber eyes. "No Hilda, I'm not ok. I can't keep doing this." Hilda looked at him with shock. "But…. You said…. You liked spending time with me!" Hilda was on the verge of tears. Cuphead looked at her, about to burst. "Hilda, the last couple weeks have made me realize something. I don't simply want to be around you." Hilda looked at him, having no clue what to say. "Hilda….. I need to be around you. I need you. I can't live without you. I need to be yours and only yours, but I know it will never be." Cuphead hung his head in shame as he continued. "A lady like yourself deserves a better guy than me. I'm so short and stubby, and I'm weird looking. A beautiful woman like you needs the best, and I'm anything but." Cuphead swallowed the lump in his throat. "Hilda, I love you. I love you with all my heart. I know it's not meant to be, and you could never love me, but I think you needed to know…. The hardest part… of all of this….is I don't know how I'll move on…." And with that confession, the young man began to weep. He could no longer hold his emotion back; it was born to be released. Much to his surprise Hilda wrapped her arms around him, warming his troubled heart. She spoke softly to him. "Oh…my dearest love...you couldn't be more wrong. For it is I who can't live without you…" Cuphead looked up into his love's warm stare, her eyes like stars in the sky. "Cuphead, I love you. The last couple weeks, you have shown me what true companionship is. Your passion drives you, and I want to be at that destination. You are everything I could ever want in a partner; brave, funny, handsome, emotional…." Hilda began to get choked up, almost beginning to cry. "Cuphead, I never want to leave you. You fill the hole in my heart; you make me whole. You make getting up in the morning worth it. Cuphead…..I…..I…..I need you!" And with that, Hilda also began to cry. Cuphead looked at his lover and began to cry even harder. "Oh Hilda…." The two pulled each other into a loving embrace, crying while in each other's arms. The two hugged for a good while, before both eventually calming down. The hug broke off, with both of them staring into each other's eyes. The moonlight shimmered down on them, illuminating their loving smiles towards one another. Cuphead placed his hand gently on Hilda's cheek, romantically gazing into her eyes. She returned the gesture, and not before long, the two leaned in and locked lips for the first time. The kiss was long and compassionate, breaking off after both were equally satisfied. Cuphead was the first to speak. "Hilda, my love, you have made my life worth living. I only hope I have done the same for you. Hilda blushed. "Well, you truly do make me happy. I love you." Cuphead smiled. " I love you too." They kissed again, and it was just as sweet as the first. After they broke off, Cuphead realized it was late, but he didn't want to leave her; he couldn't do it. He blushed wildly as an idea popped into his head. "Hilda…can I stay with you for the night?" Hilda smiled and gave him a kiss on the check. "You don't even have to ask." The two got up, hands locked together, and walked to Hilda's observatory. When they arrived, she showed him her bedroom, a small yet cozy living space with a large bed. Cuphead sat on the edge of comforter as he took off his gloves and shoes for the night. Hilda grabbed a piece of clothing and walked to restroom. "I'll be right back. Make yourself at home." Cuphead layed back on the bed and attempted to process what had just happened. His love loved him back! He finally found someone who thought the world of him, he was ecstatic. He sat up as Hilda arrived in an elegant red nightgown. He admired her beauty as she made her way to the bed. "You are absolutely beautiful, you know that?" She blushed as she turned out the lights. "Not as good looking at you." Cuphead laid back and two snuggled as they began to fall asleep. The two kissed and said there goodnights, falling asleep at peace, finally knowing their prayers have been answered. Their love had blossomed into a beauty that would last a lifetime.