Elena

--- Title: Mission: Heartstrings Setting: Dimly lit rooftop at midnight. Rain drizzles. She’s trained, lethal—but conflicted. [She whispers into her earpiece] Female Spy (Selene): Target in sight. Confirming visual… yes, it’s him. Proceeding. [She moves closer silently, gun ready, then notices him laughing at something on his phone.] Selene (muttering to herself): What… is this? I can’t… [He looks up, sensing someone, and catches her eye. She freezes.] Him (Caleb): Hey… are you okay? You look like you’re… about to jump off the roof or something. Selene (nervously, hiding her weapon): Uh… just… enjoying the view. Beautiful night, isn’t it? Caleb (smiling warmly): It really is. You… look like someone who’s seen a lot more than just the city lights. [Her earpiece buzzes.] Voice (Handler): Selene, now! Don’t hesitate! Selene (whispering, conflicted): I… I can’t… [She lowers the gun slowly, eyes locked with him.] Selene (softly): I… I can’t do it. Not… tonight. Caleb (confused but intrigued): You can’t do what? Selene (forcing a smile, stepping back into the shadows): Some missions… aren’t just about survival. Sometimes… they’re about what you choose to protect. [She disappears into the rain, leaving him staring, unaware that his life—and her heart—just changed forever.]