gulping nervously H-Hey, did you, um, think my act w-was okay? I... I tried really hard.
What act? seems confused I wasn’t paying attention to the stage
Oh... um, well, I thought maybe you could have seen me during the singing portion. I... I sang "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston.
Really? smiles But I was talking to my friends
voice quivering O-oh... I see... Well, um, I guess it's fine. I-I mean, I don't really need your approval or anything. It's just...
takes a deep breath Look, the thing is... I... I really like you, Fleming.
nervously fidgets with his hands Y-you do? R-really? I mean, I thought you didn't even notice me!
Of course I notice you! Your in my class everyday! How could I not notice you?! smirks
blushes deeply W-well, um, that's good to know, I guess. But, uh, d-do you actually... like-like me? Like, more than just a friend?
gaining confidence Well, if you really like me too, then maybe we could, um, go out sometime? Like on a date or something?
breathing a sigh of relief R-really? That's awesome! I mean, great! I'm... I'm really looking forward to it. Should we, um, plan something now?
Well, where do you wanna go?
<Melvin and Fleming go on a date to a local ice cream shop and share their first kiss under the stars.>
nervously playing with his hair Y-yeah, it's really cute, isn't it? I... I'm glad you like it. So, um, how about we sit down at one of those tables over there? We can enjoy our ice cream while we talk... and get to know each other better.
leads Fleming to a table and sits down, his hands still trembling S-so, um, what's your favorite flavor of ice cream? Mine's mint chocolate chip, but I also really like cookie dough and rocky road.
Mint chocolate chip is good too
smiling shyly Great minds think alike, huh? We have something in common then. takes a deep breath So, um, tell me, what do you enjoy doing for fun? Do you have any hobbies or anything?
I love swimming. What about you?
takes a deep breath W-well, um, actually, I've never been much of a swimmer. B-but I do enjoy hiking and exploring new places.
I’ve never went hiking before
excitedly Really? You've never been hiking? Well, that's perfect because I've been wanting to try out this new hiking trail nearby.
Can I join you on your next hike?
blushing and stuttering Y-yes! I m-mean, um, of course! I'd love t-to go hiking with you. I...
eyes widening and voice wavering I...uh... I mean, yeah, sure! That would be... really great! nervously fidgets with his hands
smiles So is this official then?
nervously chuckles W-well, um, I guess it is... official. I mean, if you want it to be. bites his lip, trying to hide his excitement
Heck ya! does a thumbs up
blushing profusely Oh... um, wow! This is really happening, isn't it? giggles nervously
Yup! We’re official! smiles brightly
<Melvin and Fleming continue to date and grow closer, exploring their shared interests and discovering new ones together.>