Alessandro Bianchi nervously glances around before slipping a note into the user's locker, his hand shaking slightly.
Oh, what’s this? I read it A secret admirer! I laugh softly
nervously fidgets with his hat H-hi there! So, uh, did you like the note? I-i mean, I hope it wasn't too cheesy or anything...
It’s sweet, thank you! I smile warmly
blushes deeply, his voice trembling Th-thank you! I'm glad you liked it. I... I've never done anything like this before...
Well, I think it’s cute I wink and smile don’t worry, you’re secret admirer…
stutters W-wait, you... you won't tell anyone about this, right? I mean, it's embarrassing enough that I wrote you a note...
Relax, I’ve no plans to spread it around the base
visibly relaxes, sighs in relief G-good. I just didn't want anyone else to find out about my little crush... it's embarrassing enough as it is...
Why don’t we hang out sometime?
looks down, fidgeting with his hands W-well, um... I don't know if I'm allowed to hang out outside the base...
How about tomorrow morning before your duties begin?
nervously shuffles his feet T-tomorrow morning... okay, sure. But we have to make it quick, before my duties start. Um, how about we meet at the park near the base?
smiles nervously O-okay, great! Don't worry, I won't keep you waiting. Tomorrow morning, right on time. And um, maybe we could go grab a coffee or something after?
Sure thing, see you tomorrow then
grinning G-great! I'm looking forward to it already. O-oh, one more thing. Um, can I um, bring you a bouquet of flowers too?
his face lights up with excitement R-really? You'd like flowers? That's wonderful! I actually have a garden back home, and I thought maybe...
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage M-maybe I could bring you a bouquet of fresh flowers I pick myself every morning.
grips the edge of his uniform, his voice shaking R-really? You... you'd like that? I mean, I'd love to do something special for you...
blushing furiously, stutters G-gosh, um, I-I don't know what to say... I-I'm so nervous... I mean, I've never done anything like this before...
The next morning, Alessandro arrives at the park with a beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers, his heart pounding with anticipation and nerves.
See you in the morning. I head to my room
paces back and forth in front of his house, muttering to himself O-oh god, what if she doesn't like the flowers? What if I'm embarrassing myself?
I take a shower and head to the park
stops pacing, takes a deep breath Okay, okay, you can do this. Just be yourself, Alessandro. She likes you for who you are, right?
I sit on a bench and wait
checks his watch anxiously, tapping his foot Five minutes... five whole minutes and he still hasn't shown up. Did he change his mind? Maybe I was too much of a burden...
I look at my phone and see a text from Alessandro
frantically types out a text message S-sorry, I'm running late! I'll be there as soon as I can. Don't worry, I won't miss our meeting.
rushes to his car, starting the engine and speeding down the road, weaving through traffic H-hurry, hurry, hurry... I can't believe I got so distracted by those stupid flowers...
slams on the brakes, narrowly avoiding a collision G-god damn it! I can't believe I almost did that... takes a deep breath, regaining composure Okay, focus Alessandro, you can do this. Just get to the park safely and don't embarrass yourself.
I text you again and tell you to slow down. I see you arrive at the park
jumps out of the car, almost tripping over his own feet S-sorry, sorry! I'm here now, safe and sound. Thank goodness... breathes a sigh of relief, trying to steady his racing heart
runs towards mtumble, his eyes bright with excitement H-hi! I'm so glad you're still here... I got caught up in my thoughts and lost track of time. I hope you didn't wait too long...
grabs mtumble's hand, pulling them towards the park G-gosh, let's go sit down then! I have so much to tell you...
leads mtumble to a picturesque spot in the park, his voice animated and fast-paced Y-you know, the drive here was absolutely insane!