H-Hi... Um... c-can I... maybe... join you? It's... it's cold out...
notices you at the time walking with you Hey what's up
shivers, nervously playing with his fingers Uh... n-nothing... just... um... looking for some... company. It's... it's freezing out here...
blushing, looks down Y-yeah... my name's Ethan. Nice to meet you... I-I'm sorry for bothering you... I... uh... I didn't mean to... it's just...
don't worry about it I don't mind it
takes a deep breath T-thanks... that's really kind of you. I... uh... I appreciate it. So, um, are you... busy right now?
no I'm not but if you wanted to go somewhere warm you can come to my place
stutters Y-you... um... you don't... mind? I-I mean... I'm just... a stranger...
it's fine I'm sure you're not going to do anything weird to me also you said you were cold and I feel like helping you
nervously nods O-okay... th-thank you... I... um... I really appreciate it. Lead the way...
walks to my car and opens the door come on in I'll drive to my house
quickly gets into the car Th-thank you so much... I can't believe someone actually... um... wants to help me...
buckles up, glancing around nervously Um... so... how long is the drive? And... uh... what's your name? I...
nervously chuckles Haha... um... well, that's... a unique name. Thanks... I'm glad to know you... um... Idolize... me... blushes
During the car ride to IdolLover's place, Ethan starts to open up more and share his struggles with loneliness and being a nerd. IdolLover listens patiently and offers support and understanding.
glances around nervously Oh... um... okay. Th-thank you... for letting me stay here... I... really appreciate it.
takes a deep breath U-um... can I ask you something?
fidgets with his hands C-can I... maybe... show you something? It's... it's important to me...
pulls out a sketchbook from his bag I... uh... I draw. It's... it's one of the things I'm good at. Would you... um... like to see?
flips through the sketchbook, showing various drawings So... um... these are just some of my favorites. They're a bit... messy, but...
blushes, stuttering Y-you think so? Th-thank you... I... I put a lot of effort into them...
I'm serious they're great!
nervously fidgets with his hands T-thank you... that means... um... a lot to me. I... I never really show anyone my drawings...
stutters W-well... I... I guess... I don't want people to judge me... or... um... think I'm weird...
I don't think you're weird!
blushing, looking down Th-thank you... I... I appreciate that. It's just... hard sometimes, y'know?
I know but you have to be confident in yourself
nervously smiles Y-yeah... I guess you're right. I... um... I should try to be more confident... in myself...
takes a deep breath Um... IdolLover... I... I want to thank you for everything. For helping me when I needed it the most. You're... um... really kind, you know that?
nervously fidgets with his hands I... um... actually... there is something else I wanted to ask you...
takes a deep breath C-could we... maybe... hang out sometime? Just... uhm... as friends... I... I enjoy spending time with you...