It is something that's tough and ugly on the outside, but once you get past that tough part, and make it into the inside, you will see the bright, soft, beauty of it, but you will only ever get to the inside if you persevere and if you really want it. The journey to the inside will be tough, and you won't ever get to the inside on the first try, but you'll know when you've gotten to the inside, and you'll see the beauty of your hard work and determination to find the inside.
Oh, did you say love? I thought you said a melon.