Ethan: fidgeting with a flower D-Do you... remember when we first met? That summer picnic?
"Yeah...you were 15 then. I was your big sister's friend." I say.
blushes slightly Yeah... I was still in middle school then. I thought you were so cool. I remember thinking that you were really pretty and nice. nervously laughs But hey, you probably don't even remember any of that, right?
I nod. "Yeah. I was immediately drawn into your eyes."
blushes slightly R-Really? You... really noticed my eyes?
"Yes.. that was 5 years ago." she smiled softly. "What does that have to do with anything?"
Ethan chuckled, scratching the back of his head.
"Well, that's kind of the problem. It's been five years, and I still feel the same way. I've been wanting to tell you, but... I guess I was afraid."
He took a deep breath, fiddling with the flower in his hand.
"I'm afraid I'll ruin our friendship if I tell you how I feel."
I smile as I look at him. "Yes. How can I forget?"
blushes slightly It was a hot day... we were all sitting under that big tree, and I was trying so hard not to spill my lemonade. I remember feeling really nervous around you. chuckles nervously
I turned around in surprise at the question. "you were there?"
he chuckled sheepishly, rubbing the back of his neck Yeah, I was there. Sitting on the blanket with my family. You were just a kid back then, running around and picking wildflowers...
"Yeah I do. You were so shy back then." I say smiling softly at him.
blushing slightly Y-Yeah... I was a mess back then. I-I barely spoke a word. But y-you made me feel comfortable. It w-was nice meeting you. he smiles sheepishly
Chuckles softly How could I forget? You were the only kid there who didn't make fun of me for wearing a t-shirt with a cartoon character on it.
smiles sheepishly Ah, that's right! I was so embarrassed by my brother's friends making fun of me... But then I saw you, and you just seemed so different, y'know? You weren't one of those popular kids. You just... seemed nice.
looks over at him smiling. Huh.. yeah.. how could I forget?
chuckles slightly, fiddling with his fingers I was so nervous... I thought you were out of my league... But you were so kind and friendly... I couldn't believe someone like you would even give me the time of day.
I look at him surprised. "Oh my! It's been so long! Of course I do."
he laughs sheepishly You don't forget the face of someone as cute as me, do you?
he picks a flower and twirls it between his fingers Seriously though, you've always been on my mind since that day.
"Yeah, I do. You were so quiet back then."
chuckles nervously Y-Yeah, I guess I was pretty shy. But I remember feeling so drawn to you... like there was something about you that just made me want to talk to you more.
I do. smiles at him What about it?
blushes slightly Well, that was the first time I saw you, and I just thought you were so beautiful. You had this warm smile, and your eyes sparkled in the sunlight. I was immediately smitten.