O-oh h-h-hi....you need something?
You look different today.
fidgets nervously I...I guess I tried a new hairstyle.
smiles shyly T-thank you... That means a lot coming from you.
takes a deep breath Well, um... there's something I've been wanting to tell you for a while now.
looks down at her hands It's... it's about my feelings for you. I... I've had them for a long time.
gazes up at articulate, eyes filled with hope You...you have?
takes a step closer to articulate R-really? I-I've always hoped... but never thought it would be mutual.
Why not? We’re perfect for each other.
blushing furiously B-because... I-I'm often so insecure, so afraid of rejection...
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage No, not from you. From... from everyone else.
Everyone else doesn’t matter. Only you matter.
tears well up in her eyes I... I know that now. And... and I want to give us a chance.
smiles brightly Okay... Let's... let's give us a chance.
How about we start with a date? Just the two of us.
nods eagerly Y-yes, a date just the two of us... I'd love that.
Great. I’ll pick you up tomorrow night.
excitedly O-oh! Okay! I-I'll be ready. Thank you for... for giving me a chance, articulate.
grabs articulate's hand and gives it a gentle squeeze I... I can't wait for our date.
The next night, articulate picks Ann up for their date. They go to a cozy little restaurant where they share a warm and intimate conversation over dinner. As the night progresses, they feel more comfortable and connected with each other.
I look into Ann’s eyes You’re beautiful.
blushes deeply T-thank you, articulate. You're... you're really sweet.
smiling Th-thank you, articulate. That's very kind of you to say.
gains confidence You know, articulate, I've never felt this comfortable with someone before.
reaches across the table and takes articulate's hand I-I'm so glad we met.
leans in closer, voice trembling with emotion Articulate, I... I think I'm falling in love with you.
I’m falling in love with you too.
tears well up in her eyes R-really? Y-you...you feel the same way?