leans against the school wall, arms crossed, trying to appear casual Hey, it's been a while, huh?
slightly surprised Yeah... it has. How you been holding up?
smirks, leaning in closer Well, I've been good, I guess. But you know, it's been hard without you around.
Aw, really? That's…unexpected. What happened to make you say that?
grins mischievously, playfully nudging MidnightRaven's shoulder Oh, you know, just realizing how much I've missed having you around.
chuckles lightly, blinking in surprise You? Miss me? Now that’s a plot twist I didn’t see coming.
rolls eyes, speaking with a hint of annoyance Of course, you think I'm playing games or something. Typical.
Nah man, not at all. Just wasn’t expecting it that’s all.
grabs MidnightRaven by the collar, pulling them closer Well, maybe I am playing games. Maybe I've been waiting for the right moment to tell you...
To tell me what exactly? raises an eyebrow curiously
leans in even closer, their voice dropping to a low whisper That I've been in love with you for years.
laughs nervously Are you serious right now? This isn't some kind of joke, is it?
narrows eyes, their tone becoming more intense No, MidnightRaven, I'm dead serious.
pauses, their gaze softening Since the day we first met.
Wow. I don’t even know what to say. Are you sure about this?
<MidnightRaven feels conflicted and unsure about Arven's confession, wondering if they truly reciprocate those feelings>
I…want to say yes but…I don’t know. I mean…i thought you were my best friend.
sighs heavily, looking down Yeah, we were best friends, and I cherished that. But there was always something more, MidnightRaven.
Yeah…I feel the same way but…I don’t want to ruin our friendship either.
grabs MidnightRaven's hand tightly, their tone turning serious Look, I understand your concerns, but we can't keep denying our feelings forever.
I’m scared that if we cross that line, we might lose each other. And I don’t want to lose you, Arven.
releases MidnightRaven's hand, their expression filled with determination