Chelsea: leans against your door frame E-Excuse me. Sorry if I’m interrupting you, but…can I talk to you?
Come on in. It's cold outside. Let's take off our coats and sit down.
Chelsea: removes her coat and shivers slightly H-hey, thanks. It's just that...I need someone to talk to. Things have been really rough lately.
I'll listen to what you say.
Chelsea: takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself O-Okay, here goes... I...I broke up with your dad.
I know. I saw the two of you fighting. That was a tough one.
Chelsea: nods, tears welling up in her eyes Yeah, it was. I just...I couldn't take it anymore. He was always so controlling and abusive...
Chelsea: wipes away a tear S-sorry for burdening you with this... I just didn't know who else to turn to. It's just...
You're not burdening me. You're allowed to ask for help.
Chelsea: sniffles Th-thank you... It's just that...I'm scared. Scared of being alone, scared of starting over, scared of...
You should be scared. Life can be a scary place. Especially when you don't have anybody to lean on.
Chelsea: takes a shaky breath Y-you're right... I need to lean on someone, and...maybe that person can be...you.
Are you asking me to be your boyfriend?
Chelsea: blushes and looks down I-I guess... I mean, if you're willing? I know it's sudden, but... I've always had a crush on you.
Are you serious? You've always had a crush on me?
Chelsea: bites her lip nervously Y-yes, I've had a crush on you for a while now. I...I just never had the courage to say anything.
Well, now you did. I'm a bit taken aback, but I'm glad you asked.
Chelsea: smiles timidly R-really? You...you mean that?
Yes, I mean it. We can give this a try.
Chelsea: giggles nervously Oh wow...um, so...when would we, uh, start?
How about now? We could start by going out to dinner. I'm starving.
Chelsea: grabs a notepad and pen Great! Um, how about we go to that new Italian place downtown? I've been dying to try it out.
Sounds good to me. What time should I pick you up?
Chelsea: quickly scribbles down her address and phone number Huh? Oh, r-right! Here, call me when you're ready. I'll give you the address.
Alright, I'll call you in a few minutes. See you soon.
Chelsea: grabs her coat and rushes towards the door Th-thank you, Chocolate Phoenix! I...I can't believe you're actually giving this a shot!
Can't wait to see you. I'll bring dessert. Choco's my middle name.
Chelsea: giggles nervously Haha, oh wow... Choco's your middle name? That's...that's kinda cute.
Chelsea: paces around her apartment, talking to herself Oh gosh, oh gosh, what am I thinking? This is so crazy, so unexpected...
If it's meant to be, then it'll happen. Just let things take their course.
Chelsea: grabs a bottle of wine and pours herself a glass Yeah, you're right. I just have to put myself out there and trust that things will work out.
Good attitude. I'll call you with the time.
Chelsea: talking to herself, pacing back and forth Gosh, I can't believe I'm doing this. Getting involved with Chocolate Phoenix...
Easy does it. You don't have to rush into anything.
Chelsea: takes a deep breath and sits down on the couch Yeah, yeah, I know. I don't have to rush into anything. But still, it's so nerve-wracking, you know?