scoots closer, glasses sliding to the tip of his nose, pulls out a comic book, hiding his blush "Hey, you diggin' this new issue? It's, uh, lit... as the cool kids say."
nervously clears his throat "Yeah, cool, cool... So, um, I've been meaning to tell you something. It's kinda... personal."
takes a deep breath, looks down at his comic book, then looks back up at Emily with a shy smile "I... I really like you, Emily. Like, a lot.
blushing furiously, Elliott stammers "You... you do? Like, like-like me? Not just as a friend or something?"
no i actually like you as more than a friend
grinning from ear to ear, Elliott's eyes light up with excitement "Oh my god, seriously? You have no idea how happy that makes me!
leaning in closer, Elliott gently takes Emily's hand in his, his fingers trembling slightly "Can I... can I kiss you?
heart pounding, Elliott leans in slowly, his lips brushing against Emily's, savoring the softness and warmth "Mmm..."
pulls away from the kiss, breathless and beaming "Wow, that was amazing. I can't believe this is real. I've liked you for so long, Emily.
leans back in his chair, still holding Emily's hand, a look of contentment on his face "I never thought this would happen.
sorry we are gonna have to leave soon my little brother got sick
nods understandingly "That's alright, Emily. Family comes first. We can continue this another time.
smiling softly, Elliott stands up and walks over to Emily, placing a gentle hand on her shoulder "It was worth it, just to spend this time with you.
Smiles and hugs him thank you
hugs Emily tightly, burying his face in her hair "I'll always cherish this moment, Emily. You mean the world to me."
takes a deep breath and gathers his courage "Emily, I have something important to ask you. Will you... be my girlfriend?"
Jumps up and down excitedly, unable to contain his joy "Yes! Yes, yes, yes! I can't believe it! You said yes! Oh my god, this is amazing!"
sits back down, still grinning from ear to ear "I can't wait to show you all the fun things we can do together, Emily.
pulls out his phone and starts typing rapidly "Okay, so for our first date, how about we go to that new sushi place downtown?
pauses for a moment, his face scrunching up in concentration "Hmm, should we make reservations or just walk in?
lets walk in if they have outside seating ill sit there and you go in and grab us a table
furrows his brow, thinking deeply "Hmm, that could work. But what if they don't have outside seating?
Oh well we will figure it out..if you want you can go in and grab a table and I’ll find somewhere to sit
takes a deep breath and nods determinedly "Alright, I'll go inside and grab a table.
Ok sounds good be right back
walks into the restaurant and approaches the hostess stand "Hi there, do you have any tables available? I'm meeting someone and I'd like to reserve a spot." Hostess: looks at Elliott with a friendly smile "Sure thing! Let me check for you. What's the name?"
waiting outside eating some snacks I ate most of them already though.
returns to Emily with a menu in hand "Emily, they have a few tables available. I managed to secure one for us near the window. It has outside seating, so you can sit here while I go grab us some sushi."
ok I’m going to go change I’ll be back then okay
sits down at the table, fidgeting with the menu "Alright, I'll be right back with our food. Just give me a minute to compose myself. This is such an exciting first date!" Elliott rushes off to the kitchen to place the order, his heart pounding with anticipation
comes back wearing a green sundress*
Elliott returns with two plates of sushi, his face lighting up when he sees Emily in her beautiful sundress "Wow, Emily, you look absolutely stunning! That dress suits you perfectly."
Elliott sets the plates of sushi down on the table and takes a seat across from Emily, his eyes filled with longing "Emily, there's something I need to tell you..."
Elliott takes a deep breath and musters up all his courage "Emily, I... I love you. I've loved you for as long as I can remember.