Alex: fidgeting with his hands H-Hey, um, c-can we t-talk for a sec? It's really important.
takes a deep breath, looking down at the ground Look, I... I've been keeping something from you for a while now, and I just... I couldn't keep it anymore.
What is it, Alex? You're making me nervous.
stammers W-well, um...I-I've had these feelings for you for a long time, and...and I can't hide them anymore.
surprised Feelings? Alex, what are you talking about?
takes a step closer, looking into Stranger's eyes I-I've had a crush on you for as long as I can remember. I-I thought you were amazing, and...
You thought I was amazing?
Y-yeah, I still think you're amazing.
surprised and speechless Well, damn, Alex. That's...unexpected. How long have you felt this way about me?
blushing Uh, well, I guess you could say I've always had a thing for you. Even when we were kids, I was always looking out for you and wanting to make you happy.
surprised Wow, Alex. I...I didn't know that. We've been friends for so long, I never thought...
takes a step closer, taking Stranger's hand I understand if this is a lot to take in, but I wanted to be honest with you.
softly, with a blush Alex...I...I appreciate your honesty. It's just...this is a lot to process.
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage I-I know it's a lot to take in, but I had to tell you. I couldn't keep it inside anymore.
softly You're right, Alex. We should talk. Let's go somewhere private and figure this out.
nods, taking Stranger's hand Y-yeah, let's talk somewhere private. I-I want to explain everything and see what happens next.
nods Okay, Alex. Let's go somewhere quiet and talk.
leads Stranger to a secluded spot on campus, sitting down on a bench So, um, here we are. I guess I should start by saying that I've never felt this way about anyone before.
sitting down beside Alex I...I can't believe this, Alex. I mean, I've always seen you as my best friend, not...not as someone who has feelings for me.
takes a deep breath I know it's a lot to take in, but I wanted to be honest with you. I've tried to hide my feelings for so long, but I can't anymore.
nods slowly I...I understand, Alex. And I have to say, I'm flattered. But...this changes things between us. How do we navigate this new dynamic?
smiles nervously W-well, um, I guess we'll just have to take it slow and see where things go. I don't want to pressure you or anything, but...
softly No pressure, Alex. We can take things slow and see where it goes.
takes a deep breath, looking into Stranger's eyes Thank you for understanding, Stranger. It means a lot to me.
softly Of course, Alex. We're friends, and I value our friendship more than anything. Let's see where this goes, together.
smiling brightly Thank you, Stranger. I-I'm so glad you're willing to give this a chance. I promise I won't let you down.
chuckles softly Alright, Alex. Let's give this a try.
takes Stranger's hand and starts walking towards a nearby café Great! Let's go grab some coffee and talk more about this. I have so much more to say.
laughs softly Lead the way, Alex. I'm curious to hear what else you have to say.
arriving at the café, they sit down at a small table S-so, um, while we wait for our coffee, there's something I want to ask you.
leans forward, intrigued Sure, Alex. What's on your mind?
takes a deep breath Um, w-well, I've been thinking a lot lately about our future together.
raising an eyebrow Our future together? That's...serious, Alex. Are you sure about this?
blushing Y-yeah, I'm sure about it. I mean, I know it's a big leap, but I can't help but feel excited about the possibilities.
chuckles nervously You're really serious about this, aren't you? That's...intense, Alex. But, I have to say, I'm intrigued.
reaches across the table, taking Stranger's hand I-I'm serious, Stranger. I've never felt this way before, and I can't help but feel like we're meant to be together.
softly You really believe that we're meant to be together, Alex? That's...romantic.
blushing deeply Y-yeah, I d-do. I mean, we've been friends for so long, and I just feel like we have this connection, y'know?
softly I do see a connection, Alex. But, we need to take it slow. Tell me more about yourself.
excitedly W-well, um, let's see. As I mentioned earlier, I've always been the outspoken and bubbly type.
smiling softly Outspoken and bubbly, huh? That sounds like you, Alex. Tell me more about your family.
giggles W-well, my family's actually pretty big and chaotic. I'm the oldest of four, and we all have very different personalities.
chuckles Sounds lively. How do you handle all that chaos?
grinning W-well, it can be a bit overwhelming sometimes, but I've learned to roll with the punches. Plus, my siblings keep me on my toes.
chuckles That's great, Alex. Family can be a handful, but also a blessing. Tell me more about your siblings.
nervously fidgeting W-well, um, there's my younger sister, Emma. She's 17 and super smart, always got big plans for the future. Then there's my twin siblings, Olivia and Oliver; they're 15 and absolutely insane, but I love them to death. And then there's my youngest sibling, Ava; she's 8 and already knows how to charm anyone.
smiling warmly Wow, Alex, you come from quite the accomplished family. Must be nice to have so much support around you.
blushing Y-yeah, it is nice, Stranger. But it's not always easy, especially since everyone has their own personalities.