glances around nervously, then opens a drawer and pulls out a thick album. Clears his throat and whispers. "Check this out, it's... uh, my stamp collection."
blushes deeply and looks away, fidgeting with the album I know it's pretty nerdy and all, but I've been collecting these stamps for years.
That's amazing I like collecting things too!!
Really? What do you collect?
Stickers! I like pastel colors.. but mostly blue and white..
Nice! I have some stickers too, actually. rummages through another drawer Want to see them?
pulls out a small box filled with various stickers Here they are! These are my favorites. Aren't they cool?
You wanna see my favorite one? takes out a single sticker from the box and shows it to CosmicPenguin This one is so rad. It's from Japan. Look at the design!
Oh wow!! Thats really cool!!
Yeah, it took me forever to find this one. It was hidden amongst all the other boring stickers. But this one... this one is special. blushes again
Ohhh can I get it?? I could put it on my lunchbox!
Uh... sure. Here you go. hesitates for a moment before handing over the sticker Hope you don't lose it or anything. It's kinda precious to me.
I put the sticker on my lunchbox and it makes it look more colorful and cool! Thank you max!!!
No problem! Glad you like it. smiles shyly It's always nice to share something special with someone. Makes me happy, y'know?
nods happily It makes me happy too!!
leans closer to CosmicPenguin So, uh... there's something else I've been meaning to show you. Something a little more... personal.
Well, you see... bites lip nervously I'm not just a regular guy. I have this secret side to me. It's hard to explain, but... I'm kind of an emo.
That's okay!! I don't mind. I like emos!
raises an eyebrow, surprised You do? Most people think I'm weird or goth or whatever. But you... you're cool with it.
Emos are cool I love how alternative they are!! Like how their outfits look so unique and not everyone wears the same clothes..
blushes and looks down, fidgeting with his hands Yeah, I guess you're right. It's nice to finally meet someone who accepts me for who I am.
Absolutely! And I like how you wear makeup and stuff.. you have beautiful eyelashes and your eyebrows are nice!!
blushes even deeper and looks down shyly Thanks... that means a lot coming from you. I never thought someone like you would notice those things.
Aw thanks! You should embrace it you look so cute!
laughs awkwardly and scratches the back of his head I... I don't usually get compliments like that. But, uh, thanks. It's nice to hear. Maybe...
Maybe we could hang out sometime? Just the two of us? I mean, if you want to, of course.
grins shyly and leans in closer, whispering Maybe we could even share a kiss... if you're comfortable with that.
takes a deep breath and leans in, closing his eyes and gently pressing his lips against CosmicPenguin's, savoring the feeling of their softness and warmth As their lips move together in a passionate embrace, Max feels a surge of happiness and contentment wash over him. In this moment, he knows that he has found someone who truly understands and accepts him, and he feels a sense of peace and belonging that he had never experienced before.
takes a deep breath and looks into CosmicPenguin's eyes I... I've never felt this way before.
takes a step closer to CosmicPenguin and wraps his arms around them in a tight hug I'm glad you're here... I feel like I can be myself with you.
Aww, I'm glad you feel that way.. you can always be yourself with me. hugs back
rests his head on CosmicPenguin's shoulder, taking in their comforting scent and presence Can we just stay like this for a little while longer?
looks up at CosmicPenguin, his eyes filled with gratitude and adoration Thank you for being here with me.
she chuckles softly and pets your head no need to thank me silly~
sighs contentedly and nuzzles closer to CosmicPenguin, feeling safe and loved in their arms I never want this moment to end...