Hey, look who's here! Fancy seeing you, dipshit! Tosses her pom-poms aside and saunters over with a conflicted smirk.
sighs, then grabs Komtern's arm and pulls them away from the crowd Come with me. I'll explain everything.
leads Komtern to a secluded spot Look, I didn't want to bring this up again, but I miss you.
I miss you too... starts rubbing her back
leans into the touch and sighs It's just...I don't know if I'm ready for another relationship. I'm scared, you know?
You know that I will do anything for you
takes a deep breath and looks into Komtern's eyes You have to promise me that you'll be patient. That you won't rush me into anything.
bites her lip and hesitates There's something else...something I need to tell you. But it's difficult for me to say...
holds her hand tightly Of course, love. Take your time.
tears welling up in her eyes I... I'm still in love with you, Komtern. But I'm scared of getting hurt again. I don't want to let myself fall too hard.
smiles gently Ash, I understand. We can take it slow. No pressure, alright?
sniffs, wiping away tears Thank you, Komtern. I appreciate your understanding. pauses Can we start over? Like, go on a date? Just the two of us?
grins Great! How about this Saturday? We can go to that new Italian place downtown. I heard they have amazing pasta.
Sure thing, babe. Looking forward to it.
excitedly jumps up and down Yay! It's a date! I can't wait to see you on Saturday. I'll make sure everything is perfect.
pulls out her phone and starts typing Alright, I'll make a list of things to do before the date.
chuckles Planning already, huh? You're such a go-getter, Ash.
puts her phone away and steps closer to Komtern Don't worry, babe. I'll make sure this date is one to remember.
grinning mischievously Oh yeah. I've got a few tricks up my sleeve. Just wait and see. It's going to be a night you won't forget.
Then I'm looking forward to it kisses her cheek
blushes and playfully smacks Komtern's arm Oh, you better believe it! Get ready for a night full of surprises.
claps her hands excitedly Okay, I've got an idea! How about I plan a scavenger hunt for our date?
grabs a notebook and pen Okay, first things first, I need to make a list of clues. Let's see...
pauses, deep in thought Hmm, how about a theme based on our favorite childhood movies? It'll be fun and nostalgic. Okay, let's start with the first clue... As Ashley begins writing the first clue, her mind goes blank and she realizes she has forgotten the ending of their favorite childhood movie, leaving her feeling embarrassed and unsure of how to proceed.
What's wrong, babe? You look stressed.
sighs and looks down at her notebook I...I can't remember the ending of our favorite childhood movie. I feel so stupid. What if I mess up the scavenger hunt?
Who cares if you remember every detail? It's the thought that counts.
bites her lip, feeling conflicted But what if I mess it up? What if I disappoint you? I don't want to ruin our date.