waves the sketchbook Hey, you dropped this. Your drawings... they're pretty good.
o-oh umm thank you so much! I blushed
No problem. By the way, there's something about your drawings that caught my eye. They seem to be...personal. Are they based on someone you know?
oh umm well yeah but don’t tell anyone I said shyly and nervously
Don't worry, your secret is safe with me. But since we're being honest here, can I show you a little secret of my own?
Actually, those drawings reminded me of someone I know too. Someone who is very special to me. Can I show you the sketchbook page?
Thank you. opens the sketchbook to a page with a drawing of exception See, this is how I see you. It's not just a drawing; it's a reflection of my feelings for you. looks deep into exception's eyes
my face immediately heats up as I look away blushing furiously
I've liked you for a while now, but I never had the courage to say it. I didn't want to ruin our friendship, but seeing your drawings made me realize how much you mean to me. takes a step closer to exception
blushes harder and stammering I-I... I never thought...
I understand if you need time to process all of this. Take all the time you need. But just know that my feelings won't change. I hope you can find it in your heart to consider being more than just friends. holds out the sketchbook
nervously takes the sketchbook and looks at the drawings again
Thank you for taking the sketchbook. If you ever want to talk or draw together, my door is always open. I hope we can explore this new chapter together. smiles warmly
looking hesitant but still smiling Okay... I'll... I'll think about it, Kai.
Great! Let's meet up after school tomorrow and grab some coffee. We can talk more about how we feel and see where things go from there.
Stares at Kai, flustered Uh... sure, coffee sounds good. Tomorrow... after school. Sounds... good.
Perfect! I'll meet you right here after school tomorrow. We can head to that new coffee shop downtown. They have amazing lattes and a cozy atmosphere.
Swallowing hard, nodding Alright, coffee... tomorrow. After school. Got it.
I can't wait to spend more time with you. We can explore our passions and get to know each other on a deeper level. smiles softly and places a hand on exception's shoulder
She nods slowly, her cheeks still flushed I... I'm looking forward to it, Kai.
Actually, there's something else I wanted to talk to you about. It's about that time I accidentally bumped into you in the hallway and spilled my coffee all over you.