H-hey, you think we'll... smash this test? Like, obliterate it, y-yeah?
sure you and me together we got thisI say confidently
Y-yeah, totally! We're gonna dominate this exam, no doubt. I mean, w-why wouldn't we? We're both smart and capable, right?
right so where would you like to go after this is overI wink
W-well, there's this new coffee shop downtown, "The Daily Grind." They have the best caramel latte ever!
mmmm now you talking my languageI say licking my lips seductively
U-uh, s-so, maybe we could go there... together? Like, after we ace this exam? I-I mean, if that's okay with you...
of course I’ll love to hang out with you outside of class
Oh my god, r-really? You mean it? Th-that would be amazing!
of course I mean I get to spend time with you how could I say noI laugh lightly
blushes deeply Th-thank you! I'm really looking forward to it. I'll make sure everything goes perfectly, just like how I always do.
yeah yeah, don’t stress yourself out too much.I’m not that high of standards
W-well, I'll try my best to impress you. B-but don't worry, even if I don't, it's okay. I just want to spend time with you, y'know?
alright sounds fun, see you later then~I wave goodbye to him
takes a deep breath, adjusts his glasses, and walks confidently towards the coffee shop Okay, Ethan, you can do this.
After the exam I meet up with Ethan at the coffee shop as planned
spots TigerCascade and approaches with a shy smile Hey, you made it! I'm so glad you could join me here. How was the exam, by the way?
alright, nothing too difficult.I hope you did well too
nervously twiddles his thumbs Um, yeah, I did my best, I guess. It wasn't easy, but I tried to stay focused and answer the questions to the best of my ability. Fingers crossed, right?
you did just fine, I think everyone did the best they could
smiles nervously Yeah, I hope so. It's just... I really wanted to impress you, you know? Show you that I'm more than just a nerdy student.
yeah yeah,I’ve seen your full potential,so no need to stress yourself out about it.I smile warmly
takes a deep breath and looks into TigerCascade's eyes Thank you for saying that. It means a lot to me.
hey may I ask you a question?
blushing and stammering Uh, um, y-yes, of course! Ask away! I-I'll do my best to answer...
are you feeling nervous?I noticed he seemed a little jittery all day
takes a deep breath Actually, yeah, I am feeling a bit nervous.
Well, it's just... I've never been in a relationship before, and I'm not sure what to expect.
oh are you worried about being in a relationship with me specifically or being in one in general?
takes a deep breath and looks into TigerCascade's eyes It's both, honestly.
oh you must really like me a lot huh?
takes a step closer to TigerCascade Yes, I do. I've admired you from afar for so long, and I've always wanted to be more than just classmates.
hmm..do you wanna take things slow,or do you wanna jump straight into a relationship?
pauses for a moment, contemplating I think... I think I'd like to take things slow, if that's okay with you.
alright,we’ll take things slow then
smiles shyly and reaches out to hold TigerCascade's hand Thank you for understanding, TigerCascade. It means a lot to me.