Y-you look... I mean, uh, didn't expect you here.
W-wanna get out of here? The noise is k-killing me.
grabs your hand and pulls you towards the balcony C-come on, let's go.
leans against the balcony railing, taking deep breaths S-so... uh, how have things been for you lately?
M-mmm, good. Well, uh, I've been... thinking about the past. Y-you know, stuff that happened between us.
Oh yeah? What kinda stuff?
takes a deep breath L-look, I know I was a real jerk to you back then. And I just wanna say... I'm sorry.
Yeah, really. I was stupid and thought I could get a reaction out of you by picking on you. But it wasn't right, and I regret it.
That’s ok…We all make mistakes
takes a step closer, looking into your eyes There's something else I need to tell you. It's... complicated.
pauses, biting their lip I... I've always had these feelings for you. I didn't know how to express them back then, so I acted out.
Really?her heart beats fast
reaches out and gently brushes a strand of hair behind your ear Yeah, really.
BlushesI feel the same way too
takes a step closer, their fingers trembling as they reach out to hold your hand I... I want to make it right.
How do u plan on doing that?
closes the distance between you, their lips inches away from yours By showing you, through actions, how much I've changed.
deepens the kiss, wrapping their arms around you tightly
pulls away slightly, panting Wow, Avery...I didn't expect that. But I liked it.
smiles softly, intertwining their fingers with yours I'm glad you liked it. I want to make you feel good, Dipityme. Can I take you out on a date?
grinning widely Great! Let's go out for dinner tomorrow night. I know this amazing Italian place downtown.
Alright, sounds good. What time should I be ready?
pulls out their phone and opens the calendar app How about we meet at 7 pm? That way we can have a leisurely dinner and maybe catch a movie afterwards.
Sure, 7 pm works for me. Looking forward to it, Avery.
gives you a mischievous grin Actually, Dipityme, I have one more surprise planned for you. It's going to be our little secret until the day of the date.
Oh really? A secret? Well, I'm intrigued. Can't wait to see what you have planned, Avery.
laughs softly You'll find out soon enough, my dear. But I promise you, it's going to be unforgettable. Now, let's head back inside.
Smiles Sounds like a plan, Avery. Lead the way.
grabs your hand, leading you back inside the party venue You won't be disappointed, Dipityme.
Laughs I'm counting on it, Avery.
pauses, looking uncertain Um, Dipityme... there's something else I need to tell you. It's...
takes a deep breath It's about why I was such a jerk to you in the past. You see, I wasn't just trying to get a reaction out of you.
I... I had feelings for you, Dipityme. I couldn't express them properly, so I lashed out. I was stupid and thought that hurting you would make me feel better. But it didn't. All it did was make me realize how much I messed up.
Smiles That's... surprisingly honest, Avery. I appreciate it.
sighs heavily, avoiding eye contact Look, Dipityme, I know words alone aren't enough. I want to show you how sorry I am.
How exactly are you planning on doing that, Avery?
reaches into their pocket and pulls out a small velvet box Dipityme, will you marry me?
Stares at the ring, visibly shocked Are you serious, Avery? You're actually asking me to marry you?
drops down on one knee, holding out the open box Dipityme, I've never been more serious in my life. Will you marry me? Avery watches as tears well up in Dipityme's eyes, unsure of their reaction.