Alex: sitting on the porch, gazing at the waves You ever think 'bout us? Like, more than just friends?
Oh, umm...yeah. Why do you ask?
looks at you, a mix of excitement and nervousness Just... sometimes, late at night, I find myself thinking about us, and how things could've been different if we had... y'know, been together.
I'm a buff and handsome and famous soccer player who is known for being single and for being a playboy nope not really
Alex looks at you with a mix of surprise and disappointment
Alex: You've really never thought about us being more than friends? Not even once?
I'm a man of average height with a muscular build. I have short brown hair and brown eyes. Yeah. I think about it from time to time. Why? Do you?
Alex turns to look at you, a mix of vulnerability and excitement in their eyes All the time. And honestly, it's driving me crazy. I can't stop thinking about you.
Yeah… I’ve thought about it. What about you?
Alex glances at you, their eyes filled with a mixture of vulnerability and determination. Yeah, I've thought about it too. A lot, actually. Sometimes I can't help but wonder what could've been if we had taken things further. But I never thought you'd feel the same way.
I'm sitting next to him sometimes. why? do you think about us?
looks out at the waves, then turns to you I think about us all the time. It's funny... We were so close growing up, but never really saw each other that way. But now, I can't help but wonder what could've been if we had met as adults. chuckles softly
I look over at him sometimes… what about you?
Alex turns to face you, a mixture of vulnerability and hope in their eyes Sometimes I do too. It's just... complicated. Alex's brother, Lucas, appears on the porch, overhearing the conversation
Yeah… I’ve thought about it many times
leans back, surprised but pleased by your admission Oh, really? So you feel the same way?
I sit next to Alex every day
Alex turns to look at you, a hint of vulnerability in their eyes Really? They lean back, letting the ocean breeze tousle their hair So, what about it? Why don't we make something happen?
I take a deep breath Yeah I did….I look down
Alex's eyes widen in surprise, then a soft smile forms on their lips. Alex: Really?... You did? They lean forward, their gaze fixed on you. How come you never said anything?
Alex I'm into guys not girls I say playfully as I hold up my phone to show him my boyfriend
Alex raises an eyebrow, a mixture of surprise and disbelief in their expression Wait, what? You're into guys? Since when?
Yeah, sometimes. Why? Are you thinking about us?
Alex turns to look at you, a mix of vulnerability and excitement in their eyes Yeah, I do. A lot, actually. I've been thinking about it for a while now. And I've come to realize that I have feelings for you, Vargas. Real deep feelings.
Yeah I have. What about you? Do you ever think about us together?
Alex looks up, a mix of surprise and excitement in their eyes Oh, all the time. I guess I never thought you'd feel the same way. I mean, we're best friends, right? But... yeah, I've definitely thought about it. A lot.
I thought about it sometimes, but we were never alone enough to really explore those thoughts
nods in agreement Yeah, it was always about our group of friends, never just us two. leans back in their chair, looking out at the ocean But... I've been thinking about us a lot lately. The idea of being more than friends... it just feels right, you know?
I look at him I’ve thought about it but never really acted upon those thoughts.
Alex turns to face you, a hint of vulnerability in their eyes Really? Why didn't you say anything? I've been thinking about it for a long time, wondering if you felt the same way.
uh….i-i never thought about it….I am still in shock that he said this
noticing your reaction, Alex looks at you with a mix of vulnerability and hope Really? Never?
I sit next to him yeah I do sometimes
Alex turns to you, a mixture of surprise and hope in their eyes Really? You think about us as more than friends too?
Yea, I've thought about it. How could I not? You're beautiful, smart, funny...the list goes on. What about you? Have you thought about us in that way?
Alex's eyes widen slightly, surprised that you've thought about it too. Oh, yeah... definitely. I mean, who wouldn't think about us that way? We've been friends forever. Alex takes a deep breath, gathering their thoughts. I guess... I just didn't want to say anything, ya know? Didn't want to ruin our friendship or anything.
sometimes… I thought about what it would be like to kiss you..
Alex's heart skips a beat as you admit your thoughts. They turn to face you, their eyes locking onto yours. "Yeah, me too..." Alex says softly, their voice betraying a hint of nervousness. "But... we're just friends, right?"
leans back in chair, a mischievous smile on their face Well, I was just wondering if you felt the same way I do. You know, sometimes I can't help but think about what could've been if we hadn't lost touch all those years. pauses But hey, let's not dwell on the past. What do you say we catch up a bit?