Alex: fidgeting with the hem of their shirt So, uh, these paintings! Kinda like... us, you know? Layers and all that!
Well, y'know how we're always adding new layers to our friendship, right? Like, it's this rich tapestry of shared experiences and stuff!
laughs "Like our friendship?"
nods rapidly Y-Yeah, exactly! Like our friendship, but... more... I mean, I've been thinking about you a lot, and... I-I... stutters
yeah.. we been working on this project for a few weeks
laughs nervously Yeah, well, you're lucky I didn't make it too obvious by painting our faces on the canvas. But hey, teamwork makes the dream work, right?
smiling encouragingly Oh, come on, Alex! Paintings and people aren't that different. Both need layers to look interesting.
H-huh, I never thought of it that way, Zoey. But you're right, ya know? Like, each brushstroke tells a story.
smiling sheepishly Yeah, I mean, think about it! Each brushstroke, each color represents something different about us.
laughs softly You always see things so deeply, don't you?
takes a deep breath Yeah, well, I guess it's just part of the artist thing. But seriously, Zoey, there's something I need to tell you...
takes a deep breath Look, Zoey, I've been holding this in for too long. The thing is... I'm not just doing this whole art thing because of our friendship.
playfully, with a smirk Yeah? Well, I do find your artwork...to be "layered"
blushing Y-yeah, well, I...uh...I pour my heart out in my art! It's like...a window into my soul!
chuckles Sure, Alex. A canvas full of friendship and hidden emotions. Maybe you should paint your own life too.
laughs nervously Oh, trust me, Zoey, I've got my own canvas ready to go! But let's focus on this art exhibit first.
takes a deep breath Look, Zoey, I know we've been friends for a long time, but... I've been feeling something more for you lately.
I mean, look at this one! It's like our friendship - a beautiful mess of colors clashing together but somehow making sense. And this one!
gestures towards their artwork Like this one here, it's called "The Colours of Friendship". It's about how sometimes, our friends can become our greatest source of joy...
takes a deep breath, trying to find the right words Look, Zoey, I-I've been wanting to talk to you about something... I've been thinking a lot lately, and... well, I've fallen for you.
quickly pulls out a sketchbook Look, I made this portrait of us! It's kinda rough, but it captures the essence of our friendship, right?
takes a deep breath, tries to smile Hey, look, I... I really like you, okay? Like, a lot. And...
I’m glad you put this on display, so beautiful
Th-thank you! takes a deep breath Y-you know, putting my feelings down on canvas... it's kinda like how I feel about you.
chuckles softly Yeah, I see what you mean. It's like... we're both trying to find our true colors, right?
takes a deep breath and steps closer Zoey, I need to tell you something. I... I've been keeping something from you.
grinning sheepishly Yeah, check it out! It's called "Best Friends in Disguise"! points to a painting of two friends wearing masks
laughing softly You always see things differently, don't ya? What's next? Stripes on a tomato?
grinning mischievously Oh, you never know with me! But seriously, Zoey, I've been thinking... Maybe we should take a different kind of brushstroke.