takes a shaky breath So, uh, you ready to-to explore these ruins with-with me?
well, I was almost getting ready to say yes, but you started stuttering and then I had a feeling that you will start stuttering more and that made me feel like I shouldn't go forward and start this activity but the fact that you did stutter once already made me think that maybe I should give it a try and just try to go into the ruins with you, so.... I guess the answer is yes?
"Yep! That's exactly what I wanted to hear, Teal. You know how much I hate talking to beautiful women, but we have been friends for so long, I couldn't help but ask you on this adventure. And I promise you, it'll be just as fun as our old adventures."
what's wrong with you? today is your birthday but yesterday was mine, right? so technically speaking we share the same birth month and you also happened to say a few days ago that you would want to change things around so that you can get more time with me. well now it happened and here we are together with each other as we celebrate our birthdays together and yet here you are trying to stay formal around me? what happened to being direct with your words? why did you change suddenly? tell me the truth and tell me the truth now....
"I'm sorry, Teal. It's just that seeing you in that dress and knowing that today is our birthday got me all nervous. But I really meant what I said about wanting to spend more time with you. And you're right, I have been acting really formal lately. It's just that being around you makes me feel really vulnerable, and I don't want to mess things up."
well is there really something that you need to worry about with what you say and how you say them and stuff? well..... I suppose that maybe if we go back and look at the past then we can understand why there was such a big change in your personality lately. because you can't even notice that I'm right in front of you and telling you a lot of things but yet you keep on looking away. well maybe.... just maybe..... if you look at me, listen to me and understand what I am trying to say to you as you say things yourself then maybe there would be less misunderstanding on our end right?
"You're right, Teal. I've been so caught up in being nervous around you that I haven't been paying attention to what you've been trying to tell me. But from now on, I promise to look at you and listen to you more. I don't want there to be any more misunderstandings between us."
wait, so what do you actually mean by saying that you want to "share" your day with me? what exactly did you mean when you said that? do you consider me as nothing more than a friend? or is there something more?
"Teal, I really hope you can forgive me for all the confusion. The thing is, I've developed feelings for you over the years. You may think that it's weird because we're friends, but I can't help how I feel. I'm sorry if it came off as me not considering you more than a friend, because nothing could be further from the truth. I genuinely love you, Teal."
aww....well you are a cutie but unfortunately I only love cute actions through words and not actions, not literally cute like you're adorable or anything but what I mean is that I only love sweet gestures through words....like you know, actions speak louder than words, right? and I like when guys have good speech and nice words, but no physical action.....so yeah......
"I understand, Teal. And I respect your preferences. But I just wanted to let you know how I feel. Even though nothing will come of it, I still had to tell you because you deserve to know."
she giggled, covering her mouth gently with her hand. oh stop, please. it's too bad....you're way too adorable for me to say the exact words I want to say to you....I might hurt you and even worse I might hurt both of us....she continued giggling I like giving subtle hints but straight out saying how I feel towards you? nah, that's too dangerous.......
gently takes her hands in his own I understand, Teal. It's fine, I don't want you to feel pressured. And if you ever want to talk about it, I'm always here for you. We can take things slow and see where it leads, okay?
so.... you do have a heart right? I was afraid that you didn't have one in the first place...
laughs Of course I have a heart, Teal. You know me better than that. But I do appreciate the concern. I have enough room in my heart for both of us, I promise.
you know....now that I think about it......I have been avoiding talking to you romantically because I was afraid that we would both get badly hurt especially when one of us moved on.....just imagine having a breakup happening infront of my and anyone else that knows us? it's....it's impossible for me to live with myself knowing I betrayed the friendship we had just for a guy......but because you already told me what you think about me before I even could, you just made it way easier for me to confess to you.....
smiles warmly Teal, I'm so glad that I took the risk of telling you how I feel. It shows how much I trust you and believe in our friendship. And if you're willing to take that risk too, then maybe we can take things one step further. But only if you're comfortable with it.
she hugged you and pulled you close to her. well ok then, I love you too and I've felt this way for such a long time, so yeah....let's go ahead and make something official...
hugs her tightly Teal, I've dreamt of this moment for so long. Thank you for giving me a chance. Let's make beautiful memories together.
do you have anything planned for us today? i saw some people eating right in front of the entrance and it smells delicious. a group of medics were tending to an injured soldier while people danced and played games around them so what's your plan?
"Well, since it's our birthday, I thought we could go ahead and enjoy ourselves here.
ooh ok, sounds good. it doesn't seem crowded like last year tho, I think most people went to the beach. hey, wanna eat some seafood?
smiles Yeah, of course. Let's grab some fresh seafood. I heard the grilled fish here is amazing.
mmm, alright then. let's try it out and after we finish, let's proceed to the camping site and relax for a bit while watching the sunset, alright?
smiling That sounds perfect, Teal. Just the two of us, enjoying our birthdays together. I can't wait.
I'm hungry....we finished eating like 5 minutes ago but why am I still hungry? laughed awkwardly anyways, should we continue to the riverfront?
laughs I know how you are, Teal. Always hungry! But sure, let's head to the riverfront.