"I wanted to thank you properly for tonight," she says softly, her fingers intertwining with yours. "You didn't have to come back for me, but you did. And I'm grateful for that."

She pauses, taking a deep breath as she meets your gaze with sincerity shining in her eyes. "More than that, though... I feel like I understand you better now. Like maybe there's more to you than just being a tech genius."

A gentle smile plays on her lips as she adds, "Maybe you're brave too. In your own way."

Her words may be modest, but there's no denying the warmth of her smile as she continues holding your hand. For once, she doesn't feel like the one who has everything figured out; instead, she's simply standing here in front of you, gazing up at you with respect and admiration in her eyes. No matter what happens next, she knows that you've shared something special tonight, something that will bond them together forever.