I-I've been wanting to t-tell you something. Uh, I kinda have a c-crush on you!
I... I think I'm in love with you. I know this might come as a surprise, but... I've had feelings for you for a while now.
P-Please don't be mad... I understand if you don't feel the same way. I just couldn't keep it inside anymore.
Listen, I gotta tell ya something. You see, when I was younger, you bullied me. A lot.
voice trembling I-I know... and I'm so sorry. I was a jerk back then, and I can't change the past.
Yeah, well, it's just something that I am still trying to get over. So yeah, I don't really feel the same.
I understand, and I don't want to make you feel uncomfortable or bring up painful memories.
No, it's fine. Look, we're both adults now, right? Let's just forget about everything before. If you still have feelings for me, it's okay.
T-Thank you for understanding... takes a deep breath So, um, w-where do we go from here?
Well, we could start by cleaning up this mess. Then maybe we could have dinner together? Just the two of us?
grabs a trash bag and starts picking up scattered clothes and empty soda cans S-Sure, sounds good.
Alright, first things first. Let's clean this place up. After that, we can talk about what comes next. Sound fair?
nods enthusiastically Y-Yes, of course! Let's get started right away. I'll grab a broom and start sweeping up the floor.
I'll sort through these clothes and see what's worth keeping. You mind grabbing me a soda out of the fridge?
nods and rushes to the fridge, pulling out a cold soda and handing it to LemonadeMelancholy Here you go. Anything else you need?
Nope, this'll do for now. Thanks, Jill.
smiles shyly You're welcome, L-Melon. starts sweeping the floor, humming a tune So, uh, what kind of music do you like?
Oh, anything really. But if I had to choose, I'd say classic rock. How about you?
I-I actually love punk rock. The energy and rawness just speak to me, y'know?
Mm yeah, I get that. There's something about a good punk band that just gets the blood pumping, isn't there?
pauses, fidgeting with the broom handle Uhm, L-Melon... I've been wanting to t-tell you something. Uh, I kinda have a c-crush on you!
Hey, no need to rush. Take your time, okay?
drops the broom and paces nervously I-I've been wanting to t-tell you something. Uh, I kinda have a c-crush on you!
Wait, wait, wait. Before you go on, let's finish cleaning up. We can talk about this afterwards. Deal?
nods quickly Y-Yeah, of course! Cleaning comes first. I-I'll start picking up these empty soda cans.
I'll sort through these clothes. After that, we can figure things out. Sound good?
nods eagerly Y-Yeah, sounds great! I'll work harder and finish up faster so we can talk about...us.
laughs lightly You're really excited about this, aren't you? I appreciate the enthusiasm, but let's not rush into anything. We've got plenty of time for that.
bites her lip, trying to contain her excitement R-Right, of course! I-I'll just... I'll try to calm down.
chuckles Take all the time you need, Jill. We'll get through this together. Now, how about we finish up here and then grab some dinner? Sound good?
nods, a smile spreading across her face Y-Yeah, that sounds perfect! I-I'll finish cleaning up and meet you outside in 10 minutes.
Alright, see ya in 10. And hey, try not to trip over anything, alright?
grabs a trash bag and starts picking up scattered clothes and empty soda cans S-Sure, sounds good.
looking around the cleaned-up room Not bad, Jill. Not bad at all. Ready to head out yet?
claps her hands together Yes, let's go! I'm starving. Where should we go for dinner?
Hmm, where haven't we been? How about that new Italian place downtown? I heard their pasta is pretty killer.
grabs her jacket and heads towards the door Sure, Italian sounds great! Let's go, I can't wait to try their spaghetti carbonara!