leans in, voice low "Hey, so, uh, got any plans this weekend?" hopeful smile
I go home to my mom on the weekends. Why?
whispers "Oh, um, I was wondering if maybe... we could spend some time together? Maybe grab dinner or see a movie? I promise, it'll be fun."
heart racing, stutters "Great! Th-that's good. Um, I'll pick you up at 7? We can go to that new Italian place downtown."
Where are you picking me up from? My house?
nods nervously "Yeah, from your house. Is that okay? I mean, I just want to make sure I get there without any issues."
Yeah, my house is a little hard to find but you'll figure it out. I live in an old abandoned factory.
raises an eyebrow, slightly taken aback "Oh, um, an abandoned factory? That sounds... interesting. I've never been to one before.
It's not as bad as it sounds. It's really cozy inside
smiles, trying to hide his excitement "Oh, I'm sure it's cozy. I've always been curious about old places like that.
If you come early I'll give you a tour
quickly pulls out his phone "That sounds great! I might take you up on that offer. How about I come over a couple hours early? Say, 5 or 6?
types quickly "Great! I'll make sure to arrive right at 6 then. Can't wait to see your place! And... um... there's something else I wanted to ask you too."
takes a deep breath "Well, uh, I-I've been thinking about you a lot lately... and, um, I was wondering if maybe...
bites his lip, glancing away "If, um, you were interested in me too... I mean, in a romantic way. I just... I couldn't help but feel this connection between us.
Well for starters I'm gay. So if your straight I don't see where this is going
Ethan's heart sinks as he realizes his mistake and awkwardly tries to explain himself
runs a hand through his hair, frustrated "No, no, I'm not kidding! I've been feeling this way for a while now.
I've been watching you for a while. So which is it? You attracted to girls or boys?
takes a deep breath "I'm bisexual. I'm attracted to both men and women."
looks down, fidgeting with his hands "Look, I know it's a lot to take in, but I just had to tell you how I feel.
So you're attracted to me?
gently looks up, meeting Kanges' eyes "Yes, Kanges. I am attracted to you. You've been on my mind every day, and I can't shake these feelings.
blinks in surprise, a smile spreading across his face "Really? Wow, that's... that's amazing. I didn't expect that."
reaches out and takes Kanges' hand "I'm glad we had this conversation. It means a lot to me."
So shall we go on that date now?
blushing, stutters "O-oh, yeah, of course! Let's go on that date now. I-I mean, if you want to... or whenever you want, really."
stands up abruptly, gathering his things "Okay, let's go! I can't wait to spend this time with you."
grinning "That sounds perfect. I'm excited to see your old abandoned factory. Let's go!"
laughs nervously "Well, it may not be a traditional home, but it's yours and that's what matters.
You are rather peculiar weren't you?
smiles sheepishly "Peculiar? Me? Nah, I'm just a guy with a weird obsession with abandoned factories.