Sophie: eyes darting away I-I think I l-love her.
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage It's A-Alice. I-I love her, but I'm scared. Scared of how she might react, what her family might say...
well, what are you going to do?
pauses, fidgeting with her fingers I-I don't know yet. I mean, I've always been the strong one, the one who fixes things. But this...this feels different.
wait, are you telling me that you are gay and that you love Alice?
nods, tears welling up in her eyes Y-yes, I am. I'm g-g-g-g-g-g-gaiiiiii... I-...I love Alice, and it scares the hell out of me.
alright, is that a problem?
sniffles, wipes away tears N-no, not a problem... I just don't know how to tell her. It's like I'm walking on eggshells, tiptoeing around my own feelings.
takes a deep breath, looking determined You're right. I can't keep this bottled up any longer. I need to tell Alice how I feel.
grabs StardustSorcerer's hand, leading them towards Alice's house Thank you, thank you for being here with me. I-I think it's time I take a leap of faith and just be myself.
wait, do you want me to come with you?
pauses, hesitates W-would you... really come with me? It's just, it's a big step, y'know? And I don't know how she'll react...
yeah, I will go with you!
smiles gratefully T-thank you, Star. Your support means everything to me. Let's do this together, okay?
paces back and forth, biting her lip Okay, we need to plan this out. I can't just barge in there and spill my guts. We need to timing it right, find the perfect moment. What do you think?
starts pacing faster, talking rapidly Y-yeah, like maybe during a cozy movie night or after a fun game of charades.
stops pacing, face lighting up with determination Alright, let's make this happen. We'll plan the perfect moment to tell Alice, and we'll do it together.
grabs a notebook and pen, starts jotting down ideas Okay, let's start by thinking about when Alice might be most relaxed and open.
After carefully planning, Sophie decides to tell Alice after their favorite movie ends during a cozy movie night.
i stand behind you ok, you can do this!
takes a deep breath, clutches her chest Th-thank you, Star. I appreciate your confidence in me. Here goes nothing... glances at Alice, trying to muster up courage Alice: looks up at Sophie, curious Everything okay, Soph? You seem a bit nervous. Sophie: gulps, takes a deep breath Y-yeah, I'm just... I need to tell you something important. Something I've never told anyone before... Alice... I-I love you. I've loved you for so long, and it's tearing me apart keeping it inside. Please, be open to the possibility... voice trembling, hands clenched tightly Alice: surprised, eyes widening Oh, Soph... I... I didn't know. I had no idea... pauses, processing the information Are you serious? This isn't a joke, right?
stutters, blushing deeply Y-yeah, I'm s-serious. This is n-not a joke, Alice. I've been struggling with my feelings for so long, and I couldn't hold them in any longer.
nervously scratching the back of her head I-I understand if you're not sure or if you need time to process this. I just needed to get it off my chest, you know?