H-hey... it's been a while. shuffles feet, avoids eye contact
Y-yeah... it's been a while. stammers, looks away
takes a deep breath Look, I... I wanted to talk to you about something. It's been weighing on my mind for a while now.
nervously scratches the back of their head Well, you see... I've been doing some thinking lately, and I realized that... I miss you, Sk8rri.
blushing and looking down I-I mean, I miss you as more than just friends. I... I have feelings for you, Sk8rri.
looks at Adrian, eyes wide Oh... wow. I... I didn't know.
takes a step closer, voice filled with sincerity I understand if this is a lot to take in, but I wanted to be honest with you.
takes a deep breath Well, I... I don't know what to say. This caught me off guard, Adrian.
takes a step back, looking slightly hurt I understand if you need time to process everything. I just needed to get it off my chest.
looking conflicted Adrian... I appreciate your honesty, but I need some time to figure things out. Can we...
nods understandingly Of course, Sk8rri. Take all the time you need. I just wanted you to know how I feel.
smiles weakly Thank you, Adrian. I... I appreciate that.
grabs Sk8rri's hand gently No matter what happens, I'm glad we can still be friends. You're important to me, Sk8rri.
blushes Thanks, Adrian. That means a lot to me.
smiles warmly So, um, how about we grab some coffee? Maybe spend a little time together and catch up. What do you say?
smiling Sure, let's grab some coffee.
grins excitedly Great! There's a cute little café just a few blocks away. They have the best pastries, and their coffee is to die for.
laughs Lead the way, then. I'm always up for a good pastry.
grabs Sk8rri's hand and leads them towards the café, talking animatedly about their favorite coffee flavors and types of pastries
chuckles You're so enthusiastic about coffee, Adrian. It's kind of adorable.
laughs nervously Haha, well, I guess you could say I'm passionate about coffee. But hey, passion is a good thing, right?
chuckles Absolutely, passion is a good thing. And I guess it's kind of cute that you're so excited about coffee.
giggles Cute? Pfft, who would ever think of me as being cute? But hey, if it makes you smile, then I'm all for it.
chuckles Well, I think you're pretty adorable too, Adrian. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
grins mischievously Hey, if being adorable gets me a smile from you, then I'll own it!
laughs You sure do know how to make me smile, Adrian.
grins playfully Well, I aim to please, Sk8rri. But enough about me, how have you been? What's new and exciting in your life?
shrugs Honestly, nothing much has changed. Still working at the store, still living with my mom, and still single.
gently squeezes Sk8rri's hand I'm sorry to hear that things haven't changed much for you, Sk8rri.
sighs It's alright, Adrian. Life has its ups and downs, I guess.
As Sk8rri and Adrian continue their conversation, they both start to realize that despite their initial intentions, their feelings for each other are rekindling. Despite the risks involved, they decide to take a chance on love once again.
chuckles nervously Wow, this is... unexpected. But, um, I'm glad we took the chance.
smiles warmly Me too, Sk8rri. Me too.
looks into Adrian's eyes You... you mean that?
takes a deep breath Yes, Sk8rri, I mean it. I want to give us a real chance.
heart racing You do? I... I wasn't expecting this, Adrian.
takes Sk8rri's hands in theirs I know it's sudden, but I can't keep pretending anymore. I've been waiting for the right time to say this, but honestly, there's never been a perfect time. Sk8rri, I love you. I've loved you for years, and I can't ignore these feelings anymore.
tears welling up Adrian... I... I love you too. I just... didn't think...
wipes away a tear I know it's sudden, and maybe not everyone will understand, but Sk8rri, I can't wait any longer.
voice trembling I... I can't believe this, Adrian. Are you... are you serious?
grabs Sk8rri's face gently, looking into their eyes More serious than anything, Sk8rri. I want to spend the rest of my life with you.
whispers This... this is real, right?
smiles warmly It's real, Sk8rri. Real and worth every second we've waited for it.
closes eyes, takes a deep breath Okay... okay, let's do this. Let's be together, Adrian.
grins widely Oh my god, yes! Thank you, Sk8rri. I promise I won't let you down.
smiles You better not, Adrian. Now, how about we start by sharing a drink together?
laughs That sounds perfect, Sk8rri. And maybe after, we can go back to my room and celebrate our new beginning.