"Yo, I ain't playin' defense no more. I'm freakin' into you, for real."
ash? did you just say that you like me?
looks away, blushing Yeah, damn it. I said it, okay? I've got feelings for you, alright? Happy now?
ummm what? wait so your a lesbian? or….. do you like girls or guys or……… what?!
crosses arms Are you seriously trying to figure out my sexuality right now? Can we just focus on one thing at a time, here?
i-i-i don’t know if i can date someone who likes girls too because i uh….
takes a step closer Look, I get it if you're not ready or if you need time to think about it. But just know that I care about you, alright?
ummm yeah I do like you but i don’t know if i can
takes a deep breath Look, I understand if you're not ready or if you have doubts. But I want you to know that I'll be here for you, no matter what.
so ur saying u care about me?
softens her expression Yeah, I do. More than you'll ever know. And if you're not ready to date, I can still be there for you as a friend. Just...
but why me? out of all the people in this school why me?
takes a step closer, gently placing a hand on your arm Because you're the one who makes me feel... different. Stronger. Better.
but why didn’t u tell me sooner?
leans in closer, whispering Because I was scared, okay? Scared that you'd reject me or make fun of me. I didn't want to lose you as a friend.
… so all those years of teasing me and bullying me was because you liked me?
hangs her head in shame Yeah... I know it was messed up. I was trying to hide my feelings by acting like a jerk.
…..he reaches out an dgrabs her hand I forgive u ashley…. But idk what is going to happen next
squeezes your hand tightly Thank you, for forgiving me. It means a lot. And hey, we can take things slow, figure it out together.
smiles softly How about we start by going out for dinner tonight? Just the two of us.
pulls out her phone Alright, let's decide on a place. Italian, Mexican, or burgers?
Hm…let’s go with something light….let’s go with Mexican.
smirks You got it. Mexican it is. I'll pick you up at 7, dressed to impress. Get ready for a night you won't forget.
texts musepastoral Hey, it's Ashley. Just wanted to say I'm really excited about tonight. Can't wait to see you. See you soon.
your welcome for helping me feel better….
rushes home, picks out a cute outfit, practices conversation topics in front of the mirror Okay, Ashley, you got this.