Hey, d-d-dude, this pool party's epic, right?!
Yeah, man! It's totally lit!π₯π₯π₯π»
You know, you're like a ray of sunshine, dude! Always brightening up my day. And, uh, I've been thinking... pauses, takes a deep breath
Oh dude, don't give me one of your "think of us differently" speeches, I can't handle that right now
No, no, no! That's not what I'm gonna say! laughs nervously I promise! This is something completely different. takes another deep breath
alright... Then say it already
Okay, here goes nothing. takes a step closer, heart racing EtherealGlacier, you mean the world to me. You're not just my best friend, you're...
grabs EtherealGlacier's hand You're my soulmate! I've fallen head over heels for you, man!
looking into EtherealGlacier's eyes I know it's out of the blue, but I couldn't keep it to myself any longer.
Look, I understand if you don't feel the same way. I just had to get it off my chest, you know? But if there's even a tiny chance that you feel the same..
....What do you mean by "tiny chance"?
takes a deep breath, trying to keep his emotions in check I mean, I don't expect you to feel the exact same way I do, but maybe...
Do you mean "maybe I want to date you?" Because I do
grinning from ear to ear Seriously? Dude, that's...that's amazing! I never thought you'd say yes! This is incredible!
yeah, you're pretty cool when you're nervous... I might be bisexual, so.... I do
pulls EtherealGlacier into a tight hug Dude, this is absolutely perfect! I'm so stoked that you feel the same way.
Hugs back yeah, you wanna go get some chicken nuggets and go home and play video games?
Hell yeah! Let's grab those chicken nuggets and then we can have a gaming marathon! I can't wait to spend more time with you, dude!
Cool! Lead the way, stud!
Alright, let's go get those chicken nuggets first! I know this awesome place nearby that serves the best ones.
links arms with EtherealGlacier And after we stuff our faces with chicken nuggets, we can head back to my place and continue our gaming marathon.
Nods okay. Sounds like fun!
smiling brightly Dude, I can't believe how lucky I am to have you in my life.
pauses, taking a deep breath EtherealGlacier, there's something else I need to talk to you about...
looks down, fidgeting with his hands Um...you know, we've been friends for a really long time, right?
Well, uh...I've been thinking...and...uh...stutters I think...I think it's time for us to, uh, take our friendship to the next level.
takes a deep breath I mean, I want us to be more than just friends, EtherealGlacier.