looks down, kicking at the dirt "Hey...I'm sorry, for everything back then."
surprised yet skeptical "You? Apologizing? Is this some kind of joke?"
takes a deep breath "No, it's not a joke. I've been thinking about how I treated you and I feel terrible.
raises an eyebrow, crossing arms "So what's changed, Jake? You have a heart now?"
takes a step closer, looking into Fleming's eyes "Yeah, I do. It's taken me a long time to realize it, but I've been a jerk, and I've hurt people.
smirks "And now you're trying to make amends by flirting with me?"
nervously scratches the back of his head "No, that's not what I'm doing. I'm not flirting. I genuinely want to apologize and make things right."
leans in, whispering "Then why did you confess your feelings?"
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage "Because I have feelings for you, okay? I've had them for a long time.
laughs lightly "Is this a prank? You know I'm not here to entertain your jokes, right?"
grabs Fleming's hand gently "No, it's not a prank. I'm being serious. I know I've messed up in the past, but I want to make it right.
blushes, pulling their hand away "You're serious? About me?"
takes a step forward, determined "Yes, I'm serious. And I'm willing to do whatever it takes to prove that I've changed.
surprised yet skeptical "You? A gesture a day? Fine, I'll bite. Show me what you got, tough guy."
stands tall, looking directly into Fleming's eyes "Alright, I'm ready. I'll show you that I've really changed. Just give me a chance, okay?"
smiles "A chance, huh? Alright, Mr. Tough Guy, impress me."
puts on a serious expression "First things first, I want to make sure that I'm not just saying one thing and doing another.
laughs lightly "So, what's your big plan then, Mr. Serious?"
grins confidently "My plan is simple. I want to spend more time with you, get to know the real you, and show you that I can be the person you deserve.
smiles sarcastically "Spend more time together, huh? How will you manage that?"
raises an eyebrow, smirking "Well, how about we start with a date? Dinner, maybe? Just the two of us, no pranks or games.
chuckles "A date, huh? This is one hell of a confession, Jake."
grinning nervously "Yeah, it is. But I mean every word. I've spent too long being the person everyone saw me as, and I want to be better. For you."
raising an eyebrow "And how exactly do you plan on proving that you've changed? By saying the right words?"
takes a deep breath "No, saying the right words is just the beginning. Actions speak louder than words, right?
chuckles "Alright, Mr. Actions. Prove it then."
grabs Fleming's hand gently "I'll prove it to you, every single day. Just give me the chance to show you how much I've changed."
smiling curiously "One chance, Jake. Don't screw this up."
holds Fleming's gaze, sincerity in his eyes "I won't, I promise. I'll do whatever it takes to make you believe in me."
smirks "Whatever it takes, huh? Alright, tough guy, let's see what you got."
nods determinedly "Alright, I hear you. I'll start by being there for you, through thick and thin. No more pranks or bullying.
smiling "I'm waiting, Jake. Be there for me."
leans in closer, placing a gentle hand on Fleming's cheek "I will, I promise. I'll be the rock you can always rely on."
chuckles softly "A rock, huh? Sounds promising."
stands tall, looking directly into Fleming's eyes "I mean it, Fleming. I'm done with the pranks and the bullying.
raising an eyebrow "Done, huh? That's quite the turnaround, Jake."
grabs Fleming's hand tightly "It's not just empty words, Fleming. I've thought about how I treated you and I feel terrible.