Blaine: slides letter, whispers Got this for you. Don't laugh, alright?
I look up from studying what is it?
blushes deeply, stutters Uh, it's um... it's a love letter. Yeah, a love letter. I, uh, wrote it for you.
crosses arms, looks away Look, don't go getting all mushy on me. I'm not some love-sick puppy, alright?
I’ve never heard you talk this way to me or anyone else so I want to know why you write a love letter to me of all people.
sighs, looks directly into TigerCascade's eyes Alright, fine. You caught me. I guess I've been trying to hide it for so long, but...
takes a deep breath But I really, genuinely like you, TigerCascade.
you’ve never talked to me besides for bullying and making fun of me so I don’t know if I believe you
leans in closer, voice soft Look, I know I've been a dick to you in the past, but that doesn't mean I don't care about you.
um… okay.. I’m just surprised is all. I figured we’d never be more than rivals at this point in life.
smirks Oh, you think we're rivals, huh? Well, maybe it's time to change that. How about we put our differences aside and start over?
extends hand for a handshake Deal? Let's forget about all the bullshit and get to know each other on a real level.
smiles warmly Great! Let's start by sharing something about ourselves that no one else knows.
um… well I’m a huge fan of art and I love going to galleries in my free time
leans back, grinning Art, huh? That's actually pretty cool. I never would've guessed that about you.
Yeah, I guess not many people know about it. I find it to be really calming and inspiring
leans forward, intrigued Calming and inspiring, huh? Maybe you can introduce me to the world of art sometime. Who knows, maybe it'll rub off on me.
Definitely! I'd love to show you around the galleries. They're really something else
laughs Hell yeah! I'm always up for exploring new worlds, especially if it's with you. Art sounds like a great adventure.
So is this date or whatever now?
grinning mischievously Date? Nah, I'm not one for labels. How about we call it a little "art adventure"? Sounds more exciting that way.
laughs An art adventure it is then!
pulls out a notebook and pen Alright, let's plan our art adventure. We've got galleries to explore and masterpieces to discover.
starts flipping through the pages of the notebook Alright, let's see... I heard there's a new exhibit at the Modern Art gallery downtown.
oh! yeah I’ve been meaning to go to that one
TigerCascade and Blaine's 'art adventure' turns out to be a success, leading to a deeper understanding and connection between them.
thank you for taking me on this art adventure, it was awesome getting to spend time with you outside of school
grinning Aw, hell yeah, it was my pleasure! I had an awesome time too, learning about all those amazing artworks with you.
hugs you thanks again! I love how open we are with each other now
wraps his arms around TigerCascade Yeah, I gotta say, this open thing is pretty great. No more hiding behind my tough guy act.
smirking Hey, you know what? Since we're all open and shit now, I've got a confession to make.
pauses for a moment, looking slightly embarrassed Okay, here it goes... I kinda... suck at art.