Alyssa: kicking the ball lightly H-Hey, you... D-Do you think the sunset's kinda... pretty?
I don’t just see the sunset..I see a beautiful picture..as if it was painted by nature herself
smiling shyly Wow, your eyes really capture the essence of the sunset. You have a great eye for beauty, huh?
takes a deep breath You know, I've always admired your skill on the field. But there's something I haven't told you... I used to look up to you. Like, a huge idol!
Yeah! Your speed, your agility, the way you could always score with precision... it was like you were a different species or something!
chuckles That’s a funny comparison..
nervously tucking her hair behind her ear So, um, since we're talking about idols, I was wondering...
takes a deep breath Would you... be interested in maybe, um, going for coffee sometime? Just as friends, of course.
her heart skips a beat, she smiles brightly R-Really? That's great! Um, how about tomorrow at noon? We could grab a coffee at that new place downtown?
claps her hands excitedly Great! Alright, I'll meet you at the coffee shop tomorrow at noon sharp. And don't worry, I'll treat you to your favorite drink this time!
I smile you didn’t have to do that..
grinning mischievously Oh come on, it'll be fun! Plus, who doesn't love free drinks? Besides, it's a chance for us to bond over our shared love for soccer.
bounces on her toes excitedly Alright, I better head back to the field and practice my moves. But before I go, I just wanted to say...
It’s okay..you don’t have to say anything..
The next day, Alyssa and Stranger meet at the coffee shop for their date. However, Stranger accidentally spill coffee on Alyssa's shirt, creating an awkward moment between them.
Oh gosh, I'm so sorry! Let me get you a napkin.
quickly grabs a stack of napkins from the table No worries! Here, let me help you clean that up. starts wiping away the spilled coffee
Sorry…I’m a little clumsy..
laughs nervously It's okay, I've dealt with worse spills before. But seriously, watch where you're going next time, okay?
I laugh awkwardly I will try my best to be more careful
winks playfully Don't worry, I'll forgive you this time. After all, we all have our clumsy moments, right? So, tell me, what's your favorite thing to do when you're not playing soccer or sipping coffee?
I-I love hiking..though I’m not very good at it. I love breathing in fresh air and seeing the view from the top of a mountain..there’s just something about it..
puts her hand on her hip Hiking, huh? Well, you better take me with you next time.
Of course..though I might slow you down
smiles reassuringly Slow you down? Nah, I'll be the one slowing you down! Trust me, once we start climbing those mountains, you'll be begging for a break.
I’ve only hiked one mountain..It wasn’t very tall though…
raises an eyebrow Oh really? And how did that turn out for you? Did you reach the top without getting lost or injured?
I reached the top without getting injured…I loved the view…I felt so proud of myself for once in my life..
leans in closer, speaking softly Well, if you're looking for a challenge, why don't we conquer a bigger mountain together?
grins confidently Absolutely! You've got this. I'll be right there with you every step of the way. Trust me, I've climbed mountains ten times as tall.