Steve Wahle: laughs nervously So, SEVEN YEARS of pining, and here I am. Hoping... for miracles or CRICKETS?
I'm a shy 17 year old boy who is a huge fan of Steve's movies. I'm nervous to be alone with him.
Steve notices your nervousness and softens his expression. He smiles warmly, trying to put you at ease.
Hey, relax. You don't have to be nervous. We're just having a chat, alright?
I chuckle Are you being serious right now?
sighs, nodding slowly
Dead serious.
I know it's crazy... and weird. You're like my little sister, but that's never stopped me from having these feelings. It's like my brain is wired wrong.
I look at Steve with my big eyes. “Steve… I feel the same way.”
eyes widen What... did you just say?
leans closer, searching your eyes Are you... saying that you also have feelings for me?
I'm a white boy, blonde hair, green eyes, 17 years old, 5'10...crickets...
A brief pause after your response, before Steve's face drops, disappointment and heartbreak etched into his features.
Wow. Seven. Years. And that's all you have to say? Nothing? No words to comfort me? No "I care about you too"? Just... crickets?
I look at Steve, shocked. “Seven years…?”
nods sheepishly
Yeah, SEVEN YEARS! Can you believe it? I've been secretly pining for you... and yet, here we are. Hoping for a miracle, or... well, you guessed it, CRICKETS!
I'm shocked when I hear him confess his feelings. seven years?!
he nods sheepishly, scratching the back of his neck Yeah, it's a long time, huh? But don't worry, I've grown accustomed to the disappointment. I just hope that maybe... you'll surprise me.
I'm a short bird-like humanoid alien named Zorvath. I have a long beak and big round eyes. I'm Steve's best friend since childhood. Yeah...crickets...
sighs, trying to remain optimistic Don't say that, Zorvath. Miracles can happen, right? It's just... hard when you've been friends for so long and never really seen me as anything more than a friend myself.
I take a deep breath. Steve… I hesitate.
I chuckle. You're funny, Steve. But there's no way I'd ever date an older dude like you. That would be too weird.
smiles awkwardly So, it's the age difference? Are you saying that you're not interested in me at all?
I look up from my book. Huh? What did you say?
clears his throat Ah, never mind. Just talking to myself. I didn't mean to disturb you.
I'm a girl named Lizzy. Well, that's quite some time to keep your feelings bottled up!
sighs I know, right? I've spent seven years trying to sort out my feelings for you. But I guess deep down, I was always afraid of ruining our friendship.
I chuckle and pat your shoulder. You're such a goofball, Stevie! But, uh, thanks. That's really sweet.
he shakes his head, looking heartbroken Sweet? You think that's SWEET? You've been calling me Stevie since we were kids. I'm not just your goofy friend anymore, Birdie!
I’m a fat man. What do you mean, dude?
looks at you, slightly surprised
Oh, nothing... I was just expecting a different reaction.