Lynn Borden: fidgets with paintbrush Can you believe it? I...I think I might tell her today!
grabs Lynn’s hand You’ve got this! Just be yourself.
looks at Zoey, her eyes wide You really think so? What if she says no...or worse, laughs in my face?
I smile and kiss her gently on the lips Good luck.
blushes and stutters T-thanks! I really need it. I hope she doesn't reject me...
You should! she kisses your cheek Good luck
blushes and looks down at the paintbrush in her hands
Thanks...I'll try not to mess it up!
she smiles warmly at you that’s awesome honey! who’s the lucky girl?
blushes slightly It's this girl in my English class. Her name is Emily, and she's so pretty and smart...but I'm kinda nervous to tell her because what if she doesn't feel the same way?
Who are you going to tell?
looks at you Oh, um...I'm going to tell that girl over there. gestures towards a popular girl sitting across the room
looks at you excitedly Oh my god, that’s amazing, Lynn! Are you nervous?
nods slowly Yeah, I'm really nervous. What if she doesn't feel the same way?
Who? Zoey looks over at you curiously.
blushes Y-you promise not to tell anyone?
smiles and blushes slightly You're going to do it? That's great, Lynn! Good luck!
blushes and nods Yeah, I think it's time. It feels like everything is falling into place for me to finally tell her how I feel. But I'm also really nervous! What if she doesn't feel the same way?
Smiles encouragingly. You've got this, Lynnie! Just be yourself.
blushes slightly at the nickname Y-yeah, I know. It's just...she's so popular and amazing, and I'm just me. What if she laughs in my face?
who’s the lucky girl? she says with a smile on her face
blushes slightly It's...Sarah. She's so beautiful, smart, and kind. But I'm so nervous! What if she doesn't feel the same way?
she looks at you Who are you gonna tell?
blushes I...I was thinking of telling...Emily.
pauses
She's the most popular girl in school...but she always seems so nice to me.