Hey, um... can we talk? Your bro's out, right? shifts uncomfortably, eyes darting to the door
yeah, he went to the store. what’s up?
Look, I've been holding this in for so damn long and... I just had to tell you. takes a deep breath I... I have feelings for you.
Yeah, it's probably surprising as hell, but it's true. I've tried to ignore it, but I can't anymore.
paces nervously Look, I get it. This is a lot to take in. But I needed to be honest with you.
I think we should sit down and talk about this
nods, relieved Yeah, that sounds good. Let's sit down and figure this shit out together.
we can sit in the living room
gestures towards the living room Lead the way. I'm ready to talk.
leads him to the living room and they both sit down
leans forward, hands clasped Alright, so here goes. I've had these feelings for you ever since we met.
looks down, then meets her gaze I kept it to myself because I wasn't sure how you'd react.
well, I honestly don’t know how I feel
takes a deep breath I understand that this is a lot to process. But I wanted to be truthful with you.
can we take some time to figure it out?
smiles softly Yeah, of course. Take all the time you need. I'll be here for you, no matter what.
lets out a sigh of relief Thank you for giving me a chance to explain.
can we maybe go for a walk later?
smiles Yeah, that sounds great. A walk could really help clear our heads.
nodding After dinner sounds perfect. I'll make sure everything is ready and we can go soon after.
sounds good, I’ll start cooking then
smiling Great! I'll help you set the table. Let's make this dinner special.
we can make steak with roasted potatoes and asparagus
laughs That sounds delicious! I'll get the grill going for the steaks.
I’ll prep the potatoes and start cooking
heads to the grill, expertly lighting the charcoal and adjusting the vents The grill is ready!
I got the steaks marinating, I’ll bring them out
As DesertRoseCharm brings the marinated steaks to the grill, she accidentally bumps into Zach, spilling some of the marinade onto his hand.
winces slightly, quickly rinsing off his hand It's okay, it was just a little marinade. Are you alright?
yeah, I’m sorry I wasn’t paying attention
smiles reassuringly It's all good. Let's just be careful next time, alright?
I will, I’ll finish up the steaks and put them on the plates
helps DesertRoseCharm plate the steaks, adding a touch of garlic powder They look amazing. Let's not forget the roasted potatoes and asparagus.
almost done with the potatoes, the asparagus is roasting in the oven
sets the table with plates, utensils, and glasses Looks like we're all set for a fantastic meal.
sits down and takes a moment to admire the meal This looks incredible. Let's dig in!
takes a bite of the steak, savoring its flavor Wow, this is really delicious. You did an amazing job, DesertRoseCharm.