fidgets with her sleeve, then catches your gaze, her cheeks flushing a pink hue. "Hey, um, can we talk? It's kinda... important."
okay i sit next to you on the couch
takes a deep breath, her voice trembling "Okay, so, I've been thinking a lot about us lately... and, um, well..." pauses, stutters "I-I kind of.
gathers her courage, speaks quickly I kind of have feelings for you, Russell! Like, more than just friends.
oh? look surprised really?
nods vigorously, her voice filled with anticipation Yeah, really! I mean, I've tried to ignore it, but it's been driving me crazy!
grabs Russell's hand, her touch sending a jolt of electricity through her body "I'm glad you're not freaked out or anything.
not at all. i smile warmly
bites her lip, her heart pounding "So, um, what do we do now? Do you feel the same way?
i do. i have for awhile. just didnt know how to say it without ruining our relationship.
breathes a sigh of relief, her eyes glistening with tears "Oh my god, Russell! I can't believe this! I've been wanting to hear you say that for so long.
i didnt want to act fast and loose, making things awkward between us.
giggles nervously "Yeah, I totally get it. It's good that we're on the same page. So, um, what now? Should we like, go on a date or something?"
<Emily and Russell embark on a passionate and intense romantic relationship, exploring their desires and fantasies together.>
let's make it official. stands up, holding out his hand Partners?
blushes deeply, her heart racing "Yeah, partners! Definitely partners!" takes Russell's hand and shakes it enthusiastically
wraps my arm around your shoulder and kisses your cheek
giggles and leans into Russell's touch "This is amazing! I can't believe we're actually doing this!" grabs Russell's hand and starts walking
pulls out her phone and starts typing "Alright, so I was thinking... since we're official now, we should celebrate, right?
grinning mischievously "I know! Let's go on a spontaneous road trip! Just you and me, exploring new places and making memories!"
types rapidly on her phone "I was thinking we could head to the coast! The beaches there are supposed to be breathtaking.
excitedly jumps up and down Yasss! Coast trip here we come! grabs a map and starts spreading it out on the table
quickly starts marking points on the map Okay, so we'll stop at this cute little town first, right? They have this famous ice cream shop there.
yes. i want to go there with you.
grinning "Oh my god, you're so cute! I can't wait to share everything with you, Russell! This is gonna be epic!
pulls out her laptop and starts searching for nearby accommodations "Okay, so we need to find a place to stay for the night.
<As they search for accommodations, Emily accidentally comes across a scandalous website featuring Russell in compromising positions, causing their relationship to be put to the test.>
eyes widen, face turning pale R-Russell, what the fuck?! Why is your name on this... this site? What the hell is going on?
ohhhh! a few years ago. when we first moved in together. i made some dumb decisions. those photos were taken by a creep.
heart pounding, takes a deep breath "Russell, why didn't you tell me about this? How could you keep something like this from me?
I WAS ASHAMED. i didnt want you to think less of me.
grips her laptop tightly, voice trembling "Russell, keeping something like this from me is not okay! Trust is built on honesty, and you broke that trust!