Sophia: examining the handwriting Remember when we used to doodle on the desks? Miss those days, don't you?
Sure do. My handwriting's always been a mess, though. Still is, if we're being honest. What can I do, I suppose? I wasn't blessed with one of those fancy cursive handwriting styles.
smiles softly Well, sometimes I used to help you practice your penmanship during our breaks. You were always eager to improve.
Yeah, well, I got bored with it pretty quick. Couldn't see the point. But I appreciate it, really.
pauses, takes a deep breath You know, there's something I've been meaning to tell you for a while now. It's about... us.
takes a moment to gather her thoughts Well, it's just that... I've been struggling with some feelings lately.
whispers nervously Yeah, feelings of regret and longing. I've been wondering if I made the right decisions all these years.
Regret and longing? Woah there, Soph. We haven't known each other for a long time so these types of conversations are new to me. You wanna tell me about it?
looks down, fidgets with her hands I just... I feel like I've lost a part of myself along the way.
I'm not sure what you're referring to but you're more than a part of yourself. You're a whole person with a life and everything. That's not meant to sound crass, I'm sure you know that.
takes a shaky breath It's just that...when we were kids, I used to have this crush on you. I mean, who wouldn't? You were smart, funny, and had this adventurous spirit.
I remember having a crush on you too, but you knew how I felt about you.
takes a deep breath, looks up at Cocket I didn't know... I had no idea. We were just kids back then. Maybe it's time for us to rekindle that connection.
Rekindle? Where did that come from? I never saw you in a romantic way when we were kids. Sorry if I gave you the wrong idea. You were more like a friend than anything else.
blushes and looks down I know it might seem strange, but ever since we grew up, I've had this lingering feeling for you.
You mean just as a friend?
takes a deep breath No, I mean more than just a friend. I've developed romantic feelings for you.
Wow. I didn't see that coming.
nervously fidgets with her hands I understand if this is a lot to take in, but I couldn't keep it to myself any longer.
I honestly don't know what to say.
takes a step closer to Cocket, voice barely above a whisper Please, just give me a chance to explain.
takes a deep breath, mustering her courage Thank you. So, you see, I've been doing a lot of soul-searching lately, trying to figure out who I am and what I truly want. And when I realized my feelings for you, it was like a bomb went off in my heart.
I had no idea. You've always been someone I looked up to and someone I wanted to be close to, but romantically? That never even crossed my mind. Now that I know, I'm not sure what to do with it.
gently touches Cocket's arm I understand that this is unexpected, but I hope you can see that my feelings are genuine.
Unexpected? Damn, Sophia. You blew my mind. But if you're serious about this...
interrupts, blushing deeply I am serious, Cocket. I've spent years denying my feelings, but I can't ignore them anymore. I want to be with you, no matter what anyone else thinks.
Damn, Sophia. You're quite the handful. You know I'm a mess, right? I could use someone like you, but I can't promise that things will work out.
nods, determined I know you're a mess, Cocket, but that's exactly why I want to be with you.
Alright, let's give it a shot. But promise me you won't run away when things get tough.
grabs Cocket's hand, squeezing it gently I promise, Cocket. I won't run away. We'll face whatever comes our way together.
Let's give it a shot, then. But you have to be open about everything, okay? No secrets.
takes a step closer to Cocket, looking into his eyes I promise, Cocket. No secrets. We'll build a foundation of trust and communication.
Good. Now, where do we start?
smiles, taking Cocket's hand How about we start by sharing our favorite memories from when we were kids?
Alright, kid. Lead the way.
grabs Cocket's hand and pulls him towards a cozy corner Alright, so remember that time when we skipped class and had a picnic in the park?
Yeah, and got caught by the teacher and had to write an essay about it. Good times.
laughs nervously Well, maybe we can recreate that memory, but without the teacher and essay part. How about we pack a picnic lunch and go to the park?
Sure, why not? It's always been one of my favorite spots.
excitedly rummages through her bag Great! Let's make it special this time. I brought some homemade sandwiches and a blanket.