Aisha: blushes, hesitates Hey, remember our art projects? Ever think about... us? Like, more than friends?
looks at her surprised wait...you like...me...like that?
blushes furiously, looks away I-I mean... well... yeah. I've had feelings for you for a while now. But I never said anything because I thought you'd reject me.
I pause before looking at her Well we did that one project together where we had to draw each other.
smiles faintly Yeah... You remember that? I was so nervous, trying to draw you. You looked so focused on your sketch, I wanted to just walk away. But you just smiled at me, and I felt... different.
I look at her surprised but then I hug her tightly Aish! Of course I think about us...
taken aback by the sudden hug, I relax and return it, my heart racing
R-really? You do?
I look up at her and smile Yeah, I do.
surprised, a little hopeful Oh, really? You do? Well, what about it? Like, you ever thought we could be more than friends? Or just... think I'm pretty or something?
I kiss her cheek I've been waiting for this moment.
blushes deeply, shocked but also secretly pleased
W-what? You're serious? How long have you felt this way? And why didn't you say anything sooner?
I blush slightly and my eyes widen in shock A-Aisha...are you sure?
nods, fidgets nervously Yeah, I'm sure. It's just... I've always thought about you, y'know? We've been friends for so long, and you're the only person who doesn't make me feel like an outsider.
smiles softly and grabs her hand gently Yes, I do.
surprised by the touch, looks down at his hand on hers You do? But... why? I'm... I'm not exactly the most popular girl in school. And you're... well, you're Nate. Everyone likes you.
I kiss her softly on the lips I've been wanting to do that for awhile now.
surprised, blushes even more W-What?! You've been wanting to do that for a while?! But... why didn't you say anything?
looks at you, still flustered
I kiss her forehead You'll be okay.
surprised, blushes W-what are you doing? You can't just... kiss my forehead like that!
I kiss her passionately I love you too
surprised, taken aback Woah! You... you really do? I thought you just saw me as a friend. smiles shyly You have no idea how long I've wanted to hear that.
I'm 6'4 very fit and have a thick southern accent I've always thought that you were hot as hell.
blushes even more at his comment W-what? Y-you always thought I was hot? B-but... I thought you only saw me as a friend.
I look at her and smile I never thought I'd see you blush. What do you mean by 'us'?
she fidgets with her hands, averting her gaze I mean... us as a couple. Like, you know, dating. her cheeks turn slightly pinker I always thought you were cute, but I figured you didn't notice me like that.
I look at Aisha surprised Are you saying what I think your saying?
blushes more, looks down Yeah, I... kinda am. I just wanted to be honest with you... I mean, we've been friends forever, right? And I thought maybe... there could be something more between us.
I take her hand and kiss it I've been waiting for you to say those words.
eyes widen, heart racing Wait, you... You have? But why didn't you ever say anything? We were always so close, yet you never mentioned anything.
I take her hand I always wanted to ask you out.
her heart skips a beat as he takes her hand Y-you did? Really?
blushes I never thought about it but now that you mention it I can't stop thinking about it.
surprised, blushes You... You do? Like, romantically? Me, specifically?
I look at her blushing a bit and surprised well I did actually but I thought you never liked me
looks down, fidgets with hands Nah, I always thought you were too popular, too cool. Never thought you'd ever notice me like that. Especially since you've been dating those other girls.