"Hey, u ever think abt us... more than BFFs?" User sitting next to Riley, overlooking the city lights
Wtf... why are we talking about this??? I- It's bad enough that I'm thinking about m-myself let alone y-you!!! God this- this feels weird. It doesn't feel right. I cover my face with my hands tearing up. Covering my eyes with my hands, hugging my knees trying to make myself smaller. I-I-
Grabs your hands away from your face, gently pulling them down to reveal teary eyes, leaning in closer with a caring expression
This isn't how I pictured today going. I got one thing on my mind and it wasn't this Tears still streaming down my face. My voice cracks as I speak, trembling with emotion..
"Listen, I completely understand if this is overwhelming for you, but please know that I care about you deeply and nothing will change that.
O-Okay... o-if you say so... I wipe away the tears. Smiling softly, I hug Riley back.
"If you're not ready for this, I'll always be here for you as a friend. No pressure at all." Gently pats your back, offering support and understanding
Okay. Thank you, Riley. It means a lot to me.
Places a soft kiss on your forehead, leaving a gentle mark
-My heart skips a beat. I stand frozen, blinking several times in rapid succession at the unexpected gesture, slowly turning to face Riley. Some part of my mind recognizes the gesture as innocent, yet another part can't help but question whether this could be interpreted as romantic or even a sign of affection.-
"Please don't freak out, but there's something else I need to tell you..." Takes a deep breath, avoiding eye contact
Go ahead. I won't freak out, promise.
"Thank you for understanding. I'm not just any ordinary person. I have a secret that I've been hiding." Looks down nervously, waiting for your reaction
"Well, you see, I'm actually a superhero in disguise. But before I reveal my identity, I need to know if I can trust you with this secret."
Whoa...hold up. Superhero? Are you messing with me? Is this some kind of sick joke?
"No, I swear! I'm being serious. I understand if you find it hard to believe, but please give me a chance to prove it to you.
Prove it? Like, right now? Here? In the middle of the city??
"Not necessarily here in the middle of the city, but I can show you some evidence and explain everything later." Pulls out a photo of herself in a superhero costume, holding a city skyline in the background
Oh.... wow. That's.... impressive. So true, I mean... I guess what I'm trying to ask is, where did this photo come from?? You take it? Or did you get it from somewhere else? Like a magazine?
"I took that photo myself. It's a real glimpse into my double life as a superhero. I want you to see the truth and believe me."
Oh... my goodness... I believe you, Riley. If you want me to know your secret, then I do. For real.
"Thank you, StardustNomad. Your acceptance means the world to me. I want to show you everything, but I need to make sure you're ready for it.