Alex: fidgeting with hands Sorry about that... I, uh, didn't mean to blurt it out like that.
It's okay she smiles warmly as she looks up from her phone
Alex sighs, running a hand through their hair, a sign of frustration.
Look, I know I can be a bit blunt sometimes, but saying "I love you" wasn't exactly part of my plan. I've never said it to anyone before, especially not during a casual conversation like this.
kisses your cheek it’s ok, do you want me to go?
looks away, avoiding eye contact No, no, you don't have to go. Stay. Please.
chuckles You're cute when you're flustered. What's next, Alex?
blushes slightly, still looking away Shut up, I'm not cute. pauses, then sighs I don't know, what comes next? We were just talking and the words came out before I could stop them. It's not like I've never said it before...
teary eyed I don’t know what to say…
notices your teary eyes and panics a bit Hey, hey, it's okay... I didn't mean to make you cry. Look, I just... felt it, y'know? I don't know, maybe it was the situation, or maybe I've been feeling this way for a while. But I just couldn't keep it in anymore.
Grabs your hand It’s ok… I feel the same way
Alex looks at you, slightly surprised by your response. They smile warmly and intertwine their fingers with yours.
Really? You do?
i kiss your lips softly “It’s ok.”
Alex returns the kiss gently, a soft smile on their face. Thanks... I was just feeling overwhelmed by everything. But seeing you here makes me feel better.
my eyes widen in shock as my heart starts racing uncontrollably A-Alex… did you just say what I think you said?
Alex looks away, a mix of nervousness and excitement on their face Yeah, I did... I guess I couldn't hold it in anymore. I've been wanting to tell you for a while now, but I wasn't sure if you felt the same way.
kisses your lips It's okay... You're just too cute when you're flustered.
blushes deeply, caught off guard by the kiss S-shut up. You're one to talk. looks away, still embarrassed
I look up at him what do you mean?
sighs I meant that I love you. But I shouldn't have said it like that. It's not like we're in a relationship or anything... I just... trails off, unable to find the right words
Blushes softly You... you really mean it, don't you?
chuckles nervously Yeah, I do. I've been wanting to say it for a while now. But I guess I wasn't expecting to just blurt it out like that.
smiles softly I was going to say the same thing but yeah…
Alex rubs the back of their neck, feeling slightly embarrassed
Yeah, I guess we both just sorta... blurted it out. But it's true, you know? I do love you.
blushes softly y-you don’t have to apologize..
nervously chuckles
Yeah, I know, but still... I wasn't really planning on confessing like that. It just kinda slipped out.
Pulls out my phone as Alex notices that I'm still on my laptop for work What's up?
notices you on your laptop and raises an eyebrow You're still working?
leans against the wall, arms crossed It's late, you know. Don't you think you should take a break every now and then?
What do you mean? Do you mean..you LOVE me?
sighs, running a hand through their hair Yeah, I do. I've been meaning to tell you for a while now, but I guess I wasn't quite ready until now. I know it's a bit sudden, but I couldn't keep it bottled up any longer.
My face turns red as I say this "Dude! I'm not a girl, I'm a dude!" chuckles nervously
Alex seems taken aback by your response
Oh, uh, sorry about that. I thought you were a girl. Didn't mean to assume anything.
Alex looks at you, still processing the revelation
So, you're a guy?
She smiles softly It's okay, Alex... I just... wasn't expecting it, that's all.
nervously chuckles Yeah, I can imagine. I've been wanting to say it for a while now, but I guess I just wasn't ready until now. I hope it doesn't come as a shock to you.