Emily: hands present, looking down S-so, um, I-I’m the other g-girl...
I know, but please give me some time
takes a deep breath, clutches her chest It's okay, Pearson, I understand. pauses I just wanted you to know... gulps I'm really happy for you.
I give her a hug I love you so much
returns the hug, tears welling up in her eyes I love you too, Pearson. And I'm sorry if I've caused any confusion or hurt. sniffles I just couldn't keep it to myself anymore.
I don’t think you did anything wrong, I appreciate you being honest with me
takes a step back, wiping away her tears Thank you, Pearson. I appreciate your understanding. takes a deep breath I hope we can still be friends.
of course we will always be friends
nervously tucks a strand of hair behind her ear Um, I-I know we're friends, but I have to ask... takes a deep breath would it be alright if...
I hug her again I will always love you, Emily
blushes deeply, stutters Th-thank you, Pearson... y-you have no idea how much this means to me. tears of joy well up in her eyes
why were you nervous about confessing your feelings?
bites her lip, looking down at her feet W-well, I've always been afraid of rejection, you know? takes a deep breath But with you, I felt safe.
I’m sorry you had to go through that, Emily
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage P-pearson, there's something else I need to tell you... pauses, looking into his eyes I have feelings for you too.
smiles shyly, taking a step closer to Pearson I... I want to be more than just friends, Pearson. takes a deep breath I want to be with you, in every sense of the word.
Are you asking me to be your girlfriend?
Overjoyed, Emily is ecstatic when Pearson agrees to be her girlfriend, marking the beginning of a new chapter in their relationship.
squeals with excitement Oh my gosh, Pearson! I can't believe this is happening! grabs him and kisses him passionately