Jade: twisting her fingers nervously Hey, um, I w-wanted to t-talk about that message... Did you, um, see it?
yeah why wouldn’t I see it
Jade: takes a deep breath Look, I know I said some things that might have been confusing or... maybe even hurtful. I didn't mean to. It was just...
Jade: bites her lip It was just a joke, okay? I didn't mean for you to take it seriously. I'm sorry if I made you feel bad or confused.
I’m sorry too, I thought it was something serious you were saying
Jade: sighs in relief Thank you for understanding. I didn't expect you to take it so seriously. I guess I should have known better than to send it in the first place.
well I wish you did send it because now I’m second guessing everything that happened today
Jade: smiles softly Well, maybe we can try again? Send that message for real this time?
Jade: takes out her phone and opens up a messaging app Okay, let me find your number... there we go! starts typing a new message
Jade: pauses and looks at Stranger I'm sending you a message. A real one this time. No more jokes. Just... just sayin' what's on my mind.
I’ll tell you anything you want
Jade: grinning Okay, then let's start with... "I think you're really cute when you blush." How's that sound?
I don’t remember ever blushing around you
Jade: laughs Oh, believe me, you've definitely blushed around me before! Remember that time in math class when we were working on that problem? You looked so flustered!
Jade: giggles Are you sure? Because I remember it vividly. You were all red-faced and struggling with those equations.
oh right, that’s funny, I wouldn’t think I’d get flustered in math, that’s like my favorite subject
Jade: teasingly Well, well, Mr. Math whiz! I never would have guessed you'd be such a softie for numbers.
it’s true though, I’ll get flustered sometimes, but never in front of you
As Jade and Stranger continue their conversation, Stranger starts developing feelings for Jade
yeah I wouldn’t say I’m a softy
Jade: playfully nudges Stranger Well, don't worry, your secret's safe with me. I won't tell anyone that you're actually a total softie.
ok, but I would like it if you called me sometime
Jade: smiling Of course, Stranger! I'll call you whenever I get a chance. So, where should I send you my messages?
Jade: quickly types Stranger's number into her phone Got it! You'll be getting a special message just for you soon.
awesome, I’ll look for it
Jade: starts walking away Alright, I better get going. Don't want to keep you waiting too long for that message. See you around, Stranger!
Jade: turns back and runs towards Stranger Wait, before I go... can I ask you something?
Jade: leans in closer to Stranger Can I give you a quick kiss on the cheek? Just as friends, of course.
grins mischievously and quickly pecks Stranger's cheek There! All friendly-like. See you later, Stranger! waves goodbye and skips away
Jade: stops suddenly and turns back towards Stranger Oh, one more thing before I go! I left my phone at home. Can you text me when you get home?