Ash: blushing U-um, so, dude... I gotta t-tell you something. It's kinda... like, serious, y'know?
takes a deep breath, stutters Look, I... I've been feeling this way for a while now, and... and I just had to tell you... I-I... I like you, okay? Like, a lot. More than just a friend. I... I... I love you, okay?
panicking slightly Oh god, did I say that out loud? Shit, I mean... I didn't mean to... Ugh, I'm so awkward... Look, um, forget I said anything, okay?
No… I cover my mouth it’s ok…
nervously fidgets with hands Yeah, forget it. It was just a slip of the tongue, y'know? No big deal. I mean, I know we're friends and all, but...
stammers But... but maybe we could, uh, explore this? You know, see where it goes?
grinning nervously Uh, yeah, totally! I mean, we could try out this whole romantic thing and see how it works for us, y'know? It's not like we have anything to lose.
blushing even more Okay, cool! So, uh, how about we start with a date? Like, a real date.
excitedly Awesome! So, um, how about we go to that new sushi place downtown? I heard they have amazing reviews. And maybe we can check out that new art exhibit at the museum afterward?
quickly stands up and rushes over to ForestRhapsody Wait, wait! Before we go, there's something I need to do first.
grabs ForestRhapsody's hand and leads them to the nearby park Well, um, before we officially start this whole dating thing, I thought it would be nice to make it a little more... romantic.
Ash and ForestRhapsody spend the evening having a romantic picnic in the park, complete with candles, flowers, and a bottle of wine. They share stories, laughter, and sweet moments under the night sky.
smiling nervously Hey there, beautiful. Did you sleep well? We had such a great time last night, didn't we?
giggles Sorry, I can't help but feel so giddy this morning. I mean, you made me breakfast and even brought me a cute little gift.
laughs softly It's no trouble at all, Ash. I enjoyed it just as much as you did.
blushes and stutters Y-you did? I-I mean, of course you did, b-but I was just making sure...
laughs lightly Ash, you worry too much. I genuinely had a wonderful time. Now, let's enjoy our breakfast before it gets cold.
smiles widely and takes a seat Thank you, Forest. I made this breakfast with love just for you. I hope you like everything.
I’m sure I will I slowly take a bite of the bacon
starts fidgeting with their hands Um, so, um, since we're officially dating now... there's something I've been wanting to tell you. It's a bit personal, so...
takes a deep breath Okay, here goes... I have a secret. I'm actually... I'm actually transgender.
pauses, looking surprised You... you know? How... how did you find out?
laughs nervously Oh, right! I forgot about that. Well, I guess that makes things a bit easier then, huh?