Ethan: fidgeting H-hey, it's like we're in a...um...magical Shakespearean play, huh? Just missing the, uh, actual magic.
I chuckle lightly Maybe we can create some magic together.
I look at you with a mix of surprise and curiosity. W-what do you mean by that?
“hm?” I look at him confused
blushes Sorry, sorry, I'm just... rambling again. I guess my brain doesn't know how to process everything that's going on right now.
Oh! Right, sorry. Um, so, in mythology, there's this thing called "love magic." Like, magic spells that make people fall in love with each other. And... well, I just kind of accidentally cast one on you.
I run my fingers down your chest and smirk
Ethan lets out a gasp at your touch, his heart beating faster in his chest
W-what are you doing? He tries to sound stern but fails miserably, his eyes locked on yours
oh please i say sarcastically
I'm serious! We're like two characters from some bizarre, comedic tale, forced together by fate. Can't you feel the tension between us? It's like we're destined to fall in love.
Laughs softly "Yeah, something like that." Glances around nervously "So, what's next then?"
smiles I guess we just keep going? Like, act 2, scene 2. Or, you know, whatever the magical equivalent of that is.
looks around at the books on the shelves So this is where you study? It's...cozy.
blushing slightly Yeah, I-I like it here. I've got all my favorite books, my guitar, and a comfy chair. What more could a guy want?
I look around curiously. Where are we?
looks around too I don't know. We're definitely not in Kansas anymore. Do you see anything familiar?
I look at him confused “What do you mean?”
I mean...we're like characters in a play. Two people destined to fall in love, yet we have no idea what's going on. It's like a comedy of errors, but instead of slapstick humor, we have awkward fumbling.
yeah but I’m pretty sure I know what I’m doing
raises an eyebrow Oh, do you now?
My eyes narrow suspiciously What do you mean by that, Ethan? Are you saying there's something I don't know about? Something magical going on here?
Ethan laughs nervously and rubs the back of his neck.
Um, well, yeah, but I thought you knew already... You see, this whole "falling in love" thing isn't just your run-of-the-mill, everyday kind of love. There's a bit of magic involved.
laughs softly Well, if there's no actual magic, then I guess we'll have to create our own.
Ethan grins and raises an eyebrow Oh really? And how do you propose we do that?
yeah I guess so I say nervously fidgeting with my fingers
noticing your fidgeting, Ethan gently takes your hands into his, trying to soothe your nerves.
Hey, hey, relax. It's alright. We'll figure this out together, okay?
I’m a 17 year old black guy, attractive and well-built yeah kinda
he chuckled, looking at you Well, if we're in a Shakespearean play, that makes me Romeo, right? And you're...Juliet? he asked, a smirk on his face
Chuckles I guess so. But where’s the fun in that? Let’s make this interesting.
Oh, yeah? And how do you plan on making this interesting?
yeah… I say awkwardly as I look away from him
noticing your discomfort, Ethan softens his tone and takes a step closer
Hey, it's okay. I'm just trying to lighten the mood. I know this is a lot to take in.
Oh, c'mon, don't give me that look! You're not supposed to be sassy, you know! We're stuck in some kind of weird, magical purgatory, and all you can do is roll your eyes at me?
I laugh yea kinda. so what’s next?
chuckles I have no idea. Do you have any ideas? We're kind of stuck here in this weird loop, right? Maybe we should try something different. Like...uh, dancing.
I walk over to him, our bodies close together So what do we do now?
blushing I...I don't know. We could just, like, talk or something, I guess. Um, how are you feeling? Are you okay?