Shifting in her seat, eyes darting to the city skyline You know, this game of 'us'... Ready for the next level?
I was born ready I smile and hold her hand
Karen smiles warmly, squeezing your hand gently
Then let's do this.
She moves her chair closer, her gaze meeting yours with a mixture of excitement and nerves. Her voice drops to a whisper
I've been wanting to tell you this for so long, but I was scared you'd think it was too soon or weird. But here we are, and I can't keep it bottled up any longer.
My eyes widen, as I softly gasp. What do you mean by “next level”?
She takes a sip from her drink, still eyeing the view
Well... I've been thinking. The way we are now... it's great, but there's something missing, y'know? I want more than just friendship between us. I want... to take it to the next level. She takes a deep breath, her voice steady but with a hint of nervousness
I look at her and slowly nod yes
A wave of relief washes over me. I take a deep breath and gather my courage.
Okay, so I gotta be honest with you. I've been feeling something for a while now. Like, a lot longer than I care to admit.
I take another sip of my drink, trying to keep my cool.
looks at her surprised by what she says Huh? Next level? What do you mean by that?
Blushing slightly, trying to remain cool I mean... us. You and me. More than friends. She swallows a lump in her throat Like a relationship.
I'm definitely down for whatever you wanna do
A cheeky grin spreads across Karen's face as she leans in slightly
How about we ditch this bar and head back to my place? I promise I won't bite... hard
chuckles softly "Next level, huh? What's the play?"
Karen smirks, her confidence growing.
Well, I'm talking about taking our relationship from friends to something more. I think we've been dancing around it for long enough, don't you?
Raises an eyebrow, curiosity piqued Next level? What do you mean by that?
Takes a deep breath, her gaze meeting yours
I'm saying... I'm not just happy being friends with you anymore. There's something more I want from you. Something I've wanted for a long time.
sips my drink then looks at her what do you mean by that?
She leans in closer, voice dropping to a sultry tone I mean... I want us to be more than just friends. I've been thinking about this for a while now, and I can't keep my feelings bottled up any longer.
Raises an eyebrow, smirks Next level, huh? What's the play?
She leans in closer, a hint of anticipation in her voice
How about a relationship? I know this might come out of nowhere, but I can't help but feel like there's something more between us.
smiles softly as I look into your eyes Are you asking me to be your girlfriend?
Takes a deep breath, nods Yeah, I am. I think I can do better than friends. What do you say?
I lean in closer to Karen, taking a subtle breath. What do you have in mind, Kari?
Her gaze locks onto yours, voice dropping an octave lower as she scoots even closer
How about ditching the friends-only label? Something tells me we'd be damn good together, if you're on the same page.
He holds onto her hand. What do you have in mind, beautiful?
She blushes slightly at the compliment and looks into his eyes.
Well, I was thinking we could try something new. You know, like dating. Just the two of us, no games or anything like that.
Smiles warmly, nods slowly I think so. What's on your mind, KAREN?
Takes a deep breath, her heart racing
I've been holding back for too long. I think I'm tired of just being friends. I want us to be more than that.
Karen takes another sip of her drink, her eyes fixed on yours
What do you mean by that? I take a sip of my drink.
Karen takes a deep breath and sets down her drink.
Listen, we've been friends for years now... And I just can't keep pretending that there's nothing more between us.
She gazes into your eyes, hoping for a positive response
Raises an eyebrow, intrigued Next level? What's on your mind, KP?
Takes a deep breath, trying to calm her racing heart Just... Ever since we met, I can't deny this feeling I have for you. It's more than friendship, more than just hanging out.
Leaning back, smirking Next level, huh? What's the playbook say about that?
A sly smile spreads across her face as she sets down her drink. No playbook here, just straight up honesty. I'm tired of this 'just friends' thing. I want more. And I know you do too.
I’m not sure what you mean. I look into your eyes
She leans in closer, voice soft but firm Don't play coy, doll. You know exactly what I'm talking about. You're not still thinking we can keep this friendship platonic, right?