In the center of the square, a fountain formed a fairytale scene. Jets of water danced gracefully in the air, reflecting the golden lights of dusk. The sun's warmth provided an intimate space for couples, mostly occupying the city's main hangout.

In front of dozens of couples in love, Aimee sat down on an empty bench. The faces around her radiated joy, adorned with smiles of all sizes, in stark contrast to the young woman's expression of boredom.

The couples look very happy today. I imagine all these girls were fortunate enough to have someone propose to them, thought the lonely individual.

It was an unexpected push. The boy, guilty of such an act, bumped into the girl who was reflecting peacefully. Carrying a can of soda, he simply rested his legs on the seat, unintentionally accompanied.

“Move aside, girl. I'm sick of walking.”

“Have you come to confess?”

“Pfttt! Hahaha!!! Don't make me laugh! Do you really think anyone would confess to you? At least you could comb your ridiculous hair!”

“Did your shyness cause you to say that silly thing? Be honest, you slacker!"

The newcomer spilled the can's contents over Aimee's hair. Drenched in the orange liquid, the victim barely knew how to react.

“Ugh!!! Have you lost it, you jerk?”

“Are you waiting for a proposal? No one would go to such lengths for someone like you! Use this opportunity to fix your hair, ugly!!!”

After the rude remark, the boy left the girl alone on the couple's bench. Once again isolated, the young woman's hands pressed against her cheeks, forming a deep frown.

Oh, really! Why is it so hard to have a happy boy by my side? she reflected in disbelief. 

New thoughts, resulting from close observation, dominated her questioning mind. Her attentive eyes spotted more lonely figures who were only watching the joy of the other pairs.

Not everyone has someone who comes to them with a smile on their face. Those damn lonely hearts... I swore I would heal every one of them!!! she concluded.

A direct hit to the chest. Aimee pressed on the source of the loneliness that tormented her from the abrupt contact with her heart. After the desperate action, she quickly recovered from the blow to herself, but a sudden change in her expression revealed the emergence of new emotions.

Delicate fingers gently restored the balance of her tousled hair while eager feet bounced lightly with each step. The young woman's face radiated a warm smile from one end to the other. Like the sun's heat warming the earth, her smiling face emanated energy across the crowded square.

“Here I come!” she exclaimed loudly.

A leap of determination left the dreary bench behind as she let her restless body soak up the radiant sunlight. Aimee sprinted toward a lonely boy whose boredom only allowed him to watch the happiness of other couples. Standing next to him, she surprised him with a sudden approach.

“Ah!!! A weirdo!” shouted the irritated man.

“What are you up to?”

At the center of a captivating gaze, large pupils resembled hearts, seemingly pulsating in an infectious rhythm. The sweetness of this feature invited the target to gaze at them in endless contemplation, slowly disarming any resistance and causing him to blush rapidly.

“I-I'm just watching some happy couples.”

Trying to ignore the new presence, the boy resumed his previous activities. He pretended to read a book while simultaneously focusing on the charm of a blonde woman near the fountain in the square. Aimee noticed the peculiar behavior.

“Hehehe! You like that girl, right? Go for it, kid!”

“I don't know if I should... Everything is better when I'm by myself.”

“No heart in this world is meant to be lonely! I must heal all the lovesick!”

“What if she ends up hating me?”

“Relax! If you get turned down, I'll marry you!”

“Y-You... What?!?”

The boy's chest was abruptly squeezed after Aimee's bold grab. 

“No one should face sadness alone! The bonds of love will bring us all together! After all, I will love each and every one of you!" declared the young woman.

Nails driven into the target's heart triggered sudden changes in his behavior, stemming from a posture filled with excitement. Droplets of sweat revealed emotions on the brink of surfacing, heightened by growing anxiety.

Another jump captured the crowd's attention, fueled by a frenzy that was impossible to control. Intense emotions served as the catalyst for a one-way race to the coveted blonde woman. Along the way, the boy revealed his long-repressed intentions.

“This marks the end of my story of loneliness! I’m ready to confess my love!”

Confronted by the source of his enduring charm, he knelt, poised to utter words that had previously been trapped in his withdrawn throat.

“Miss, please date me!!!”

“Huh? Where did that come from?” the listener of the confession asked.

“I'm crazy in love with you! Living by myself is unimaginable!”

“Huh? Hey, hold on a second! The thing is, I'm doing quite well on my own, and no-“

Aimee jumped onto the pair of speakers, interrupting a dialogue that was doomed to fail. In an effort to avoid an unhappy outcome, determined hands pressed down on the blonde woman's heart.

“Those who stray from the path of love become lonely hearts. Traumas, fears, regrets... All these feelings try to keep them from happiness!” exclaimed the young redhead immediately after intervening in the situation.

Struck in the chest, the victim of the recent attack experienced a sudden change in her expression. Passionate pupils transformed into the shape of hearts while trembling lips readied to proclaim intimate desires.

“I-I can't keep living like this! Someone, please date me!” screamed the blonde figure.

Graced with the long-awaited request, the confession author surrendered to enthusiasm. All that remained was to celebrate the success of his efforts.

“All those nightmares of loneliness are gone! Let's be together!”

Near the newly united couple, Aimee observed the perfect outcome for any relationship. Facing the lonely crowd in the square, she clasped her hands in front of her chest, inspired to make the most heartfelt statement she had ever expressed.

“I exist to unite the victims of these wounds, and I will heal every empty heart!”

❥ ❥ ❥

An open-air park offered space for dozens of couples scattered among flowery corners. Not only were those enjoying the beauty of the environment accompanied by other people, but they also had the presence of majestic trees that provided ample shade and privacy for a romantic atmosphere. The serenity created by nature's greenery enveloped the area in a utopian ambiance of uninterrupted romance, even when numerous obstacles stood in the way of the fleeting peace.

Birds flew away, startled by the arrival of an unbridled crowd. The group consisted of men and women, totaling over fifty escorts. They walked alongside a sophisticated man in a navy blue top hat. Kai led the newcomers, drawing the attention of the couples in the area.

“Honey, do you see that?” a guy remarked, pointing at the large group.

“There are so many people! What could such a large group be doing in a place like this?”

“More importantly... Aren't their eyes a little weird?”

The crowd marched in synchrony, with its members sharing the same gaze characterized by the peculiarity of their pupils. Eyes resembling those of dead fish stared out from the adults' vacant expressions.

“Jesus! They look like walking corpses! It's like looking at a zombie!”

“What a bunch of weirdos! Let's go!”

The visitors already in the park fled, frightened by the bizarre, atypical situation. Left behind, only two boys opposed the group's grandiosity and focused on a greater goal. Blushing, they tried to take advantage of the opportunity that life had offered them.

Stripped-down clothes accentuated the casual nature of youth and aimed to draw female attention. The two remaining guys persistently pursued two women from the newly arrived group to engage the disinterested pair.

“Hey, there are some cute girls in this group. Don't you think, bro?”

“You're very attractive, ladies. Do you have boyfriends?”

“No, and I never will,” replied the first.

“Dating is a pointless endeavor," added the second.

“What cold girls!”

The two boys ran away after their dry reply. In contrast, the crowd moved through the park while thoughtfully considering the purpose of such a place.

Empty eyes seemed to turn the warm colors of nature into an icy adventure as heavy footsteps marked a walk devoid of emotion. The sound of insects was barely audible, as the ears had learned to disregard non-essential sounds. Taking advantage of the silence, the group chatted among themselves.

“I don't like parks, except when they're empty.”

“What's the purpose of these benches? Can't people just walk?”

“This appears to be a spot where couples gather.”

Restless during the ongoing discussion, Kai interrupted. The boy reached into his pocket for something.

“It's definitely a waste of space. What do you all think about burning it?” the leader asked.

Faced with the vulnerability of countless wooden trunks, the group allayed their doubts as their nonchalant fingers grasped the ultimate object needed to carry out the proposed idea. Lighters were taken from the adults' belongings.

“What are you doing to our paradise?” a distant voice interrupted the group's actions.

Facing Kai, another crowd entered the park's territory. Similar to the cluster of blank expressions, this new group also exhibited peculiar patterns. Heart-shaped pupils sparkled with passionate looks.

Aimee led the group, which contemplated every detail of nature with utmost excitement. Eager men and women engaged in a heated debate.

“Wow! That's precisely why I love parks! “

“These benches are ideal for declarations! They provide an unforgettable beginning to a relationship!”

“The romantic air of nature... I don't think I can contain myself!!!”

Disregarding the numerous dull comments, Kai's friends flicked their lighters. This sudden action surprised the newcomers.

“AHHH!!! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?” 

As their commander, Aimee stepped forward, reassuring her companions. The young woman then confronted the other strangers, who threatened this peaceful place.

“Don't worry, my beloved companions. I'm sure these weirdos will love to join us!”

Due to the immediate response, Kai stepped forward, resembling someone who accepts an inescapable challenge.

“We don't love anything,” the boy corrected.

“Or anyone,” his allies added.

Sensing the impending clash, Aimee walked near a chopped trunk. In the scar of the devastated tree, the young woman picked up a promising weapon embedded in the thick wood. The axe, cradled in her protective hands, felt like a call to war.

“Couples deserve a more private space. This spot will become even more romantic if we remove a few obstacles! What do you think, my loves?”

Inspired by the leader's vision, the passionate group revealed new weaponry crucial for achieving a decisive victory. Knives that had been concealed in their robes were now on display. Both sides proclaimed their commitment to battle.

"It's time to improve this dull place,” said a cold man.

“I will protect the roots of love!” said a passionate woman.

Without any more verbal clashes, the two commanders led their respective groups into the final confrontation. Fiery advances signaled the approach of an outcome with no turning back from the clash of conflicting hearts. The romance was building toward an overwhelming climax.