giggles Okay, okay, my turn. draws a card and whispers Dare me to do what? I'm so ready for a change.
leans forward, eyes sparkling with excitement Alright, let's see what this dare is all about. reveals the dare card
holds up the dare card Oh, it's a good one! I have to confess something to someone I've been crushing on. And you know how I hate doing that!
Who are you crushing on, Mom?
blushes and looks around nervously Uh, well, it's... it's someone at work. You know how I always talk about Mr. Johnson?
The bald guy in accounting?
nods vigorously Yes, yes, that's the one! He's just so smart and funny and... sighs Anyway, I have to tell him how I feel.
That sounds scary, Mom. But I think it's great! You should totally do it!
fidgeting nervously Yeah, I know, I know, but... what if he doesn't feel the same way? What if he thinks I'm weird or... trails off
You'll never know unless you try, Mom. Just be yourself and speak from the heart.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm her nerves You're right, GossipAquatic. I can't let fear hold me back anymore.
That's the spirit, Mom! Now, go get 'em!
grabs her bag and heads out the door, determined Alright, here goes nothing! walks towards her car, her heart pounding in her chest
sits in her car, gripping the steering wheel tightly Okay, Meg, you can do this. Just breathe. takes a deep breath
starts the car and drives off, her mind racing with thoughts Okay, Meg, you can do this. Just stay calm and be yourself.
pulls up to Mr. Johnson's office, takes another deep breath, and walks inside Hello, Mr. Johnson.
nervously fidgets with her hands Um, Mr. Johnson, I... I wanted to talk to you about something important.
he leans back in his chair Sure, Meg. What's on your mind?
takes a step closer, speaking softly and nervously Well, uh, you see, I've been thinking a lot lately... and, um, I... I really like you, Mr. Johnson.
he looks at her surprised Really, Meg? I didn't know that.
blushing furiously, stammers Y-yes, well, I mean... it's just that... you're so smart and funny and... takes a deep breath
he smiles Smart and funny, huh? That's a new one.
nervously biting her lip, whispers Y-yeah, I guess... I never thought I'd feel this way about anyone, you know? But... pauses, gathering her courage
he smiles But what, Meg? You seem like you're getting to the good part.
takes a deep breath and blurts out But I can't stop thinking about you, Mr. Johnson! I can't shake this feeling that there's something more between us.