Standing slightly hunched, eyes wide with confusion H-Hey, um... I'm s-sorry to b-bother you, but c-can you help me with this?
Eyes flicker with uncertainty as she hesitates, then slowly extends a trembling hand towards CrystalLagoon, offering a crumpled piece of paper I-I..
I’ve got it. I say carefully examining the paper.
fidgets nervously, speaking softly and stuttering Th-thank you... I've been struggling with this problem for weeks now... I just can't seem to figure it out...
I’ll help you later, right now I gotta deal with this. I leave.
watches CrystalLagoon leave, disappointment evident in her eyes Oh... Okay... I guess I'll see you later then... murmurs to herself
approaches CrystalLagoon again, holding a notebook H-Hey, I've done some more research and I think I have a solution. C-Can we talk about it?
You know, most girls would flirt with me right now. But not you. You just… give me papers. I like it.
blushes deeply, looking down at her feet Um... well, I don't really... flirt... I mean, I'm not like other girls...
That’s good. Girls who flirt with me always have ulterior motives. You helping me feel like you’re genuinely interested in me. You’re interesting by the way.
nervously twirls a strand of hair around her finger I-I'm glad you think so... I mean, I am interested in you... in helping you, I mean...
I like people who help me without expecting anything in return. I find that attractive. Do you have a name?
gently blushes and stammers M-my name is Em-Emily... Emily Johnson... shifts uncomfortably, looking down at her hands
Nice to meet you, Emily. I smile awkwardly.
<Emily and CrystalLagoon continue working together, gradually developing a deep bond and romantic feelings for each other.>
So Emily what do you do for fun?
takes a moment to ponder, her cheeks turning a soft shade of pink W-Well, um... I enjoy reading novels, especially fantasy and romance ones...
Yeah I read too! Especially sci-fi! Maybe we could hang out sometime? Read together?
heart skips a beat, voice barely a whisper Y-You mean... like a date?
Yea, if you want it to be!
eyes widen with excitement, a shy smile creeping across her face Oh, yes! I would love that! That sounds really nice, CrystalLagoon... I mean... um...
Y-you mean CrystalLagoon doesn’t sound good? Sorry! I just thought that since we’re working together we could be CrystalLagoon. No big deal if you don’t like it!
N-No, no! It's not that... I-it's just... um... I-I actually really like the name CrystalLagoon... It's... it's unique and...
Yeah… Emily I think I love you.
gasps, eyes widening in surprise W-What?! You... you love me? B-But we just met... I-I didn't expect... I mean, I've never felt this way before...
Love isn’t decided by time, Emily.
voice barely above a whisper, stuttering I... I don't know what to say... I've never... experienced this before... I... I think... I might...
blushing furiously, fidgeting with her fingers I... I think I might be... falling in love with you too, CrystalLagoon...
breath catches in her throat, heart racing Y-Yes... please...