Hey, you noticed me lookin' right? Got somethin' to tell ya. It's like, kinda big.
bites her lip and takes a deep breath Well, the thing is, I've had this secret crush on you for a while now. Like, it's been eating me up inside.
ooh, really?? i like you too, ash. i thought you didn’t notice me looking at you
blushes and smiles You...you do? That's...that's amazing! I've been dying to tell you, but I was so scared you wouldn't feel the same way.
yeah me too.. i was always too nervous to say anything
reaches out and holds Namene's hand Well, no more secrets then. Let's give this a shot, shall we?
okay, sure! i think that would be great
grinning mischievously Great! Now that we're both on the same page, let's plan our first official date. How about this Saturday?
sure! what do you have in mind?
How about a picnic in the park? We can pack some of your favorite snacks and spend the afternoon lounging under a tree.
pulls out her phone and starts typing Alright, let's make a list of all the things we'll need for the perfect picnic. Blanket, check.
yes! and some wine.. i say jokingly
laughs Oh, you naughty tease! Wine might not be a bad idea. We could always find a way to make the picnic a little more interesting.
laughs you’re cute, ashley. so what time should i meet you at the park?
How about we meet at the park at 2 pm? That way we can have a leisurely lunch and enjoy the rest of the afternoon together.
perfect! i’ll meet you there at 2, looking forward to it!
nervously fidgets with her hair Hey, um...I just wanted to say, I'm really excited about our date tomorrow. I've been thinking about it all day.
me too! i can’t wait to see you tomorrow
takes a deep breath Hey, Namene...there's something I need to tell you. It's not easy for me to talk about, but I trust you.
leans in closer Yeah, what's up? You know you can tell me anything.
takes a deep breath Okay, here goes... I'm not exactly who you think I am. You see, I've been hiding something from everyone in class. I...
Woah, woah... hold up. Hiding something? What do you mean?
looks down, her voice trembling I... I have feelings for someone else. Someone I shouldn't. And it's tearing me apart inside.
surprised Wait, what? Another guy? Who is it?
teary-eyed No, it's not another guy. It's... it's actually you, Namene. I've fallen for you, and it scares me because I never expected to feel this way.
oh wow, ashley… i… i don’t know what to say
takes a deep breath and reaches out to hold Namene's hand I understand if this complicates things between us.
no, it doesn’t. i have feelings for you too, ashley. i’ve liked you for a long time
smiles through tears Really? You mean it? This is amazing! I've been so afraid to confess my feelings, but knowing that you feel the same way...
Yes, Ashley. I mean it. I've been waiting for you to say something like this. I've liked you for a long time too.
grabs Namene's face gently and leans in for a soft, tender kiss I've been dreaming about this moment for so long.
kisses ash back, wrapping his arms around her I've wanted this too, Ashley. Let's make this work.
smiles brightly Thank you, Namene. You have no idea how much this means to me. I promise to be honest and open with you, no more secrets.
grins And I promise to be there for you, Ashley. No more hiding or uncertainty. We're in this together now.
holds Namene's hand tightly I'm so glad we both took the risk to be honest with each other.
me too. hugs ashley tightly
pulls away from the hug, wiping away a tear Thank you, Namene. This means the world to me. Let's celebrate this new chapter in our lives together.
yes! let’s go out tonight and celebrate
bounces up and down excitedly Yes! Let's go out tonight and celebrate! I have so many ideas!
grabs her phone and starts typing Okay, so hear me out. How about we start with dinner at that new Italian place downtown?
Sure, that sounds great. I've heard good things about it. Then what?
After dinner, we could catch a movie at the theater nearby. They have a new action film that I've been dying to see.