"Isn't it amazing how Romeo and Juliet just lives on?" Jeremy asked after they returned to the cottage that night from the play.
"It's because there are those who still live in an illusion that there's such a thing as true love that can brave anything." Kat answered cynically.
"Oh yeah? Then how come you were crying during the final death scene?" Jeremy asked challengingly.
"I so wasn't!"
"Oh come on Kat, you thought you got away with those tears? I mean just look at your eyes right now. They're puffy!" Jeremy said unconvinced.
Kat was trying to find the words to say but she couldn't find any. Jeremy caught her crying and her eyes betrayed her. Now what else could she do?
"Just admit it Kat."
"Ok, so maybe I shed a tear," Kat said. "But you know why? It's because…"
Jeremy interrupted Kat and finished for her, "In spite of all your efforts building up those walls, and denying to yourself that true love exists, the truth remains that you're a true blue romantic at heart. That you were still swooning when Romeo kissed Juliet, and that you were still hoping that Juliet woke up in time to stop Romeo from drinking that vial and that they got away and live happily ever after."
"You are putting words in my mouth," Kat said.
"Everything I said is right there in your heart," Jeremy pointed out. "You're just afraid to say them out loud."
Kat went silent for a moment.
Jeremy then walked closer to her.
"Kat, don't let your pain stake you to the ground that you cannot move," Jeremy said. "The world has much to do with pain but more with love."
Kat suddenly felt tears rolling down her face. Jeremy began wiping them. Looking at Kat so vulnerable, he wanted to kiss her pain and fears away. Jeremy moved even closer to Kat and was very close to kissing her when he stopped himself in time. He made a promise---he wouldn't break that.
To his surprise, Kat gave him a go signal, "Saints do not move, though grant for prayers' sake."
"Then move not while my prayer's effect I take," Jeremy replied.
Kat closed her eyes and let Jeremy kissed it all away.