Elliot: looks down, tapping foot Wh-what... what do you want? Can't you just... go away?
I put my arm around you easy there buddy
pushes LinkKool's arm off What the hell are you doing?! Back off, man!
don’t be like that to me babe
crosses arms, looking annoyed Look, I don't know what kind of game you're playing, but I'm not interested. So just leave me alone, okay?
laughs calm your tits soldier
pauses, takes a deep breath Look, I... I don't know what to say. I never thought this would happen. But... thank you.
looks into LinkKool's eyes For being there for me when no one else was. For understanding me when everyone else turned their back. I appreciate you, LinkKool.
Your welcome. I’m always here for you.
takes a step closer to LinkKool, voice trembling I... I've never let anyone get this close before. But with you, it feels different. I... I think...
pauses, hesitates I think... I think I'm falling for you, LinkKool. And it scares the hell out of me. But... I can't deny it anymore.
I’ve been waiting for that to happen
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Look, I'm not good with this kind of stuff, but I want to be with you, LinkKool.
nods, blushing Yeah... I guess I am. I mean, if you want to go out with me... that is.
smiles shyly Okay... so, uh, maybe we could grab dinner sometime? At that new burger place downtown?
starts rummaging through his bag for a pen and paper Alright, let's exchange numbers and start planning our date.
I exchange number and we plan out our date
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage LinkKool, there's something I need to tell you. It's about my past...
pauses, looking down at his hands I... I've been hurt before. In a relationship. It... it didn't end well. And I'm scared that history will repeat itself.
takes a deep breath and looks into LinkKool's eyes To you. I'm scared that if we get into a relationship, I'll mess it up again.
takes a step closer to LinkKool, voice filled with determination No more running away. I've wasted enough time hiding and avoiding relationships.
So you’re ready for a relationship?
smiles confidently Yes, LinkKool. I'm ready to give us a real chance. I won't run away anymore.
then what do you want to do now? I put my arm around you
leans into LinkKool's touch, feeling reassured Can we maybe go for a walk? Just you and me, talking and getting to know each other better.
takes LinkKool's hand and leads them outside Let's walk and talk. I want to learn everything about you, and I want you to know everything about me. No more hiding.
leads LinkKool to a nearby park Let's start by asking each other some questions. Things that might seem trivial, but are important to know.
smirks playfully Well, let's start with something fun. LinkKool, if you were a pizza topping, what would you be and why?
bell peppers. because your sweet and hot
laughs softly Oh, wow, LinkKool, you have quite the flair with your pizza toppings.
you know what yours would be?
grins mischievously Oh, I'd be anchovies. Salty, savory, and a little bit unexpected. Just like me, I guess.
takes a deep breath Alright, next question. LinkKool, if you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would you go and why?
New York City. because its the city of life
pauses for a moment, thinking Wow, New York City... I've always wanted to visit there too. The lights, the energy, the endless possibilities...
looks determined You know what, LinkKool? Maybe one day I will make it to New York City.