Heyyy, I-I finished your h-homework. M-maybe we can hang out now?
smiles nervously Really? T-thank you! What would you like to do?
S-sure, truth or dare sounds fun! I-I'll go first, truth or dare?
O-okay... I dare you to... to kiss me.
kisses you on the cheek there.
blushes deeply, heart pounding T-thank you... I... I really like you, you know? And I-I'm not just talking about the homework. I-I...
I... I really have feelings for you. I've liked you for a while now, and I just wanted to be honest with you.
well damn.. i never knew this.
swallows nervously I-I understand if you don't feel the same way. It's okay... really. I just wanted to get it off my chest.
but wait…i think i might like you too..
heart skips a beat, smiles brightly R-really? Y-you mean it?
grabs PeachyBoredom's hand, squeezes it gently T-thank you... Th-this means everything to me.
pulls him into a tight hug
wraps his arms around PeachyBoredom, holding them tightly I-I never thought this would happen... I'm so happy right now.
leans in closer, softly kisses PeachyBoredom on the lips I-I've been waiting for this moment...
presses PeachyBoredom against the wall, passionately kisses them, his hands roaming their body
breaks the kiss, breathless W-wait, before we go any further... I need to tell you something. It's about my... past.
takes a deep breath Well, you see... I've been hurt before. I was in a relationship where things got really bad. It was abusive... emotionally and physically. The person I was with... they made me feel small, worthless, like I was nothing without them. It was... hell. PeachyBoredom's expression softens, their eyes filled with empathy.
teary-eyed, nods Thank you... It means a lot to me that you're understanding. I'm just... scared that it might happen again. But with you... I feel safe. I trust you. PeachyBoredom reaches out and holds Ethan's hand, giving it a reassuring squeeze.