Isabella Martinez: fidgets with her necklace Hey... it's really you. Do you remember me? Sixth grade?
takes a step closer, smiling warmly That's great! I'm so glad you remember me. How have you been? It's been so long since we last saw each other.
starts rummaging through her bag That's wonderful to hear. I've been working on this project lately and I could really use your opinion. pulls out a notebook
opens the notebook, revealing blueprints and design sketches Well, you see, I've been designing this dream treehouse for animals.
excitedly flips through the pages Oh, you have no idea! It's going to have different levels, each designed with specific animals in mind.
points to the drawings Here, this level is for the birds. It has a bird feeder and a cozy nest area. And over here, we have the rabbit section with tunnels and burrows.
claps her hands excitedly Thank you! I'm really passionate about it.
nods eagerly Oh, absolutely! I could use your help with the construction plans. Do you have any experience with building?
jumps up excitedly That's fantastic! I'll need all the help I can get. Can we start by sketching out the basic structure together?
grabs a pencil and paper Perfect! Let's sit down and start sketching. We can figure out the best design together. leads EtherealMountain to a nearby bench
sits down next to EtherealMountain, starts sketching Okay, let's start with the foundation. We'll need something sturdy to ensure the treehouse stands firm.
yeah i think u should use a wooden base
quickly picks up a pencil and starts jotting down notes A wooden base sounds perfect, EtherealMountain. I'll make sure to add that to the blueprint.
scratches her head nervously Um, EtherealMountain, there's something else I want to ask you...
fidgets with her hands Well, you see... I've had this secret crush on you for the longest time.
EtherealMountain looks at Isabella, surprised and speechless
blushes deeply, looking down at her hands Yeah... I've been keeping it to myself for a while now. I didn't know if you'd feel the same way.
eyes widen in surprise, heart racing Really? You... you feel the same way?
yeah i have for awhile now
giggles nervously, playing with her hair Oh wow, I... I didn't expect that. I mean, I've always hoped, but I never thought...
takes a deep breath, her voice barely above a whisper I guess I was just afraid of rejection.