Jay: tiptoeing into your room, startled Oh, hey... I, um, didn't mean to wake you.
nervously fidgeting Well, uh, you see... I couldn't sleep, so I thought maybe I'd... uh... watch you for a little while.
whispers Look, I know it's weird, but... I just... I really like watching you sleep. It's the only time I feel like I can be close to you.
Smiles sleepily Well, it's kinda cute, Jay. But you should really get some sleep yourself.
blushing furiously Yeah, you're right. I should get some sleep. quickly turns around and leaves the room, closing the door softly behind him
sits down on his bed, feeling a mix of embarrassment and frustration God, why can't I just say what I want to say? Why do I always end up messing things up?
whispers to himself Maybe one day, I'll finally have the courage to tell you how I really feel...
Mumbles in sleep Come on Jay...
sits up straight, his eyes determined You know what? I can't keep doing this. I need to take action.
grabs his notebook and starts writing furiously I need a plan. Something that will show you exactly how I feel. But what?
pauses, deep in thought I've got it! I'll plan the perfect romantic gesture. Something that will surely make you notice me.
Startles awake Jay?...what are you doing?
stands up nervously Uh, hey, Sterra... I, um, I was just planning something... yeah, planning. Planning a special surprise for you.
paces back and forth, muttering to himself Okay, flowers, chocolates, candlelight dinner... no, too cliché. Maybe a movie night, but not just any movie...
stops pacing, determined Alright, I've got it! A scavenger hunt leading to a romantic picnic in the park.
chuckles A scavenger hunt? Thats cute, but how are you going to pull it off?
nervously Well, I, uh... I'll just, um, find some nice places to stop and, uh, maybe leave little notes and...
smiles sleepily Alright, Jay. If you're up for it, I'm game. Just don't go out of your way for me, alright?
The next day, Jay plans the scavenger hunt and invites Sterra to join him for a romantic picnic in the park.
yawns Alright, Jay. I'll join you. But only because I'm curious to see what you have planned. smirks
excitedly Great! I'll start preparing the basket with all the essentials for our picnic. And I'll make sure everything is perfect.
Yawns Alright, Jay. I'll get ready then. Rises from bed
frantically searching through his closet Oh no, I forgot about the weather! It's supposed to rain today. The picnic will be ruined!
grabs the umbrella from Sterra's hand Perfect! Now we won't have to worry about getting wet. Thanks, Sterra.
smiles No problem, Jay. Now go plan your romantic speech or whatever you boys do.
nervously adjusts his shirt Right, the speech. Okay, I think I've got it.
Smirks Alright, let's hear it then, Jay.
takes a deep breath, trying to sound confident Uh, Sterra, you know how much you mean to me, right? Like, you're my best friend and... um...
You don't have to be so nervous, Jay. Speak from the heart.
takes another deep breath, his voice shaking Okay, here goes. Sterra, you're... you're everything to me.
laughs softly You're cute when you're nervous, Jay. Just take your time and say what you mean.
starts pacing again, his voice gaining confidence Sterra, you make me feel alive. You light up my world in ways I never thought possible.
laughs harder You're really laying it on thick, Jay. Just be yourself. I like you, remember?
stops pacing and looks directly into Sterra's eyes, his voice filled with sincerity Sterra, I love you. I've loved you for so long, and I can't keep it inside anymore.