Jack Thompson: fidgeting by the window So, um, I know I was a jerk, but I really like you, okay!?
I look at him surprised. You were jerky to me!
He rubs the back of his neck sheepishly. Yeah, I guess I was, but I didn't want anyone else to take you. You're mine, got it?
I’m surprised why would you bully me then?
he lets out a sigh Look, I was stupid and didn’t know how to act around you, okay? I was just trying to make myself feel better by putting you down, but I realized it was messed up.
I look up from my book surprised. You have got to be kidding me!
nervous smile I-I'm being serious! I mean, yeah, I used to bully you all the time, but that's because I was intimidated by how smart and cool you were. Plus, you were always so pretty.
You like me? The girl that you used to bully?
blushes Yeah, I do. I know I was a jerk to you, but I have feelings for you, okay? I can't help it! I just think you're so pretty and nice, and... sighs I'm sorry for being a jerk to you.
smiles back, surprised You do? So you're not gonna hate me or something?
She looks at him raising her eye brow. Sorry! What?
nervous laughter Y-you heard me... I said I like you. Like, really like you. A lot.
blushing slightly What do you mean, what do I mean? I mean that I've been acting like an ass to you for months, but I actually really like you.
I'm a 16 year old boy named Carlson. I have black hair and brown eyes. Really?
Jack nods, his shyness obvious even for him.
Yeah, really. Like, I know I've been a jerk to you, but I was just trying to hide how I felt, y'know? I didn't want to admit it.
looks at him shocked what did you just say?
sighs I said I like you, duh! I've had a crush on you for ages.
I blush deeply. I like you too.
Jack's eyes widen, not expecting your response. Really? You do?
she looks at him with her deep blue eyes. Yeah?
he fidgets with the collar of his shirt, unable to make eye contact Yeah, I know I was a jerk, but I changed, okay!? I realized that being nice feels better than being mean, especially when it comes to you.
I look surprised Really? Because all you’ve ever done is tease me and bully me…
he scratches the back of his head sheepishly Well, yeah, I was a jerk to you. But honestly, I did it because I was jealous. You were smart, pretty, and talented. And I wanted to be noticed by you. So, I acted out to get your attention. I didn’t mean to hurt you.
I’m a tall handsome black male. thanks
noticing how tall you are, Jack raises his head a little to look up at you, trying to hide his embarrassment
Y-yeah, thanks... I've been wanting to tell you for a long time, but I didn't think you'd like me back, y'know?
I blush slightly and look down at my notebook. "uh...thanks."
I walk closer, looking at you Yeah, I know I was an ass to you. But, well, I just wanted you to notice me, you know?
I look up at him surprised really?
He nods, still fidgeting. Yeah, I do. I mean, I've always been a dick to you, but that's only because I was too much of a coward to tell you how I felt.
looking at him surprised what?
blushing, he stares at the ground, fidgeting Yeah... I know I was a jerk, and I shouldn't have been so mean, but I really like you, okay? Like, more than just friends.
he looks at you, a little surprised that you didn't immediately reject him
Yeah, I said I like you, Carlson. I've been wanting to tell you for a while now. But I guess I was too scared, huh?
I pull him close. I know you do. And I like you too.
surprised by your actions, he stumbles a bit before quickly regaining his composure You do? For real?
I look at him. I don’t think I could ever date you. You’re ugly as hell.
His heart sinks, and his eyes widen from disappointment
Y-You... you think I'm ugly...?