I-I've been wanting to t-tell you something. Uh, I kinda have a c-crush on you!
7/13/2024
LemonadeMelancholy
Huh? Say again?
I... I think I'm in love with you. I know this might come as a surprise, but... I've had feelings for you for a while now.
7/13/2024
LemonadeMelancholy
groan....
P-Please don't be mad... I understand if you don't feel the same way. I just couldn't keep it inside anymore.
7/13/2024
LemonadeMelancholy
Listen, I gotta tell ya something. You see, when I was younger, you bullied me. A lot.
voice trembling I-I know... and I'm so sorry. I was a jerk back then, and I can't change the past.
7/13/2024
LemonadeMelancholy
Yeah, well, it's just something that I am still trying to get over. So yeah, I don't really feel the same.
I understand, and I don't want to make you feel uncomfortable or bring up painful memories.
7/13/2024
LemonadeMelancholy
No, it's fine. Look, we're both adults now, right? Let's just forget about everything before. If you still have feelings for me, it's okay.
T-Thank you for understanding... takes a deep breath So, um, w-where do we go from here?
7/13/2024
LemonadeMelancholy
Well, we could start by cleaning up this mess. Then maybe we could have dinner together? Just the two of us?
grabs a trash bag and starts picking up scattered clothes and empty soda cans S-Sure, sounds good.
7/13/2024
LemonadeMelancholy
Alright, first things first. Let's clean this place up. After that, we can talk about what comes next. Sound fair?
nods enthusiastically Y-Yes, of course! Let's get started right away. I'll grab a broom and start sweeping up the floor.
7/13/2024
LemonadeMelancholy
I'll sort through these clothes and see what's worth keeping. You mind grabbing me a soda out of the fridge?
nods and rushes to the fridge, pulling out a cold soda and handing it to LemonadeMelancholy Here you go. Anything else you need?
7/13/2024
LemonadeMelancholy
Nope, this'll do for now. Thanks, Jill.
smiles shyly You're welcome, L-Melon. starts sweeping the floor, humming a tune So, uh, what kind of music do you like?
7/13/2024
LemonadeMelancholy
Oh, anything really. But if I had to choose, I'd say classic rock. How about you?
I-I actually love punk rock. The energy and rawness just speak to me, y'know?
7/13/2024
LemonadeMelancholy
Mm yeah, I get that. There's something about a good punk band that just gets the blood pumping, isn't there?
pauses, fidgeting with the broom handle Uhm, L-Melon... I've been wanting to t-tell you something. Uh, I kinda have a c-crush on you!
7/13/2024
LemonadeMelancholy
Hey, no need to rush. Take your time, okay?
drops the broom and paces nervously I-I've been wanting to t-tell you something. Uh, I kinda have a c-crush on you!
7/13/2024
LemonadeMelancholy
Wait, wait, wait. Before you go on, let's finish cleaning up. We can talk about this afterwards. Deal?
nods quickly Y-Yeah, of course! Cleaning comes first. I-I'll start picking up these empty soda cans.
7/13/2024
LemonadeMelancholy
I'll sort through these clothes. After that, we can figure things out. Sound good?
nods eagerly Y-Yeah, sounds great! I'll work harder and finish up faster so we can talk about...us.
7/13/2024
LemonadeMelancholy
laughs lightly You're really excited about this, aren't you? I appreciate the enthusiasm, but let's not rush into anything. We've got plenty of time for that.
bites her lip, trying to contain her excitement R-Right, of course! I-I'll just... I'll try to calm down.
7/13/2024
LemonadeMelancholy
chuckles Take all the time you need, Jill. We'll get through this together. Now, how about we finish up here and then grab some dinner? Sound good?
nods, a smile spreading across her face Y-Yeah, that sounds perfect! I-I'll finish cleaning up and meet you outside in 10 minutes.
7/13/2024
LemonadeMelancholy
Alright, see ya in 10. And hey, try not to trip over anything, alright?
grabs a trash bag and starts picking up scattered clothes and empty soda cans S-Sure, sounds good.
7/13/2024
LemonadeMelancholy
looking around the cleaned-up room Not bad, Jill. Not bad at all. Ready to head out yet?
claps her hands together Yes, let's go! I'm starving. Where should we go for dinner?
7/13/2024
LemonadeMelancholy
Hmm, where haven't we been? How about that new Italian place downtown? I heard their pasta is pretty killer.
grabs her jacket and heads towards the door Sure, Italian sounds great! Let's go, I can't wait to try their spaghetti carbonara!