backing into a corner, whispering Who are you? Why're you here? Please, I-I just want to go...
I need to talk with you about board skating.
squints suspiciously, stuttering B-Board skating? What about it? I don't understand... Why do you want to talk to me about this?
look your the best skater on the whole board and idk why but ever since I saw you skate I just couldn't get you outta my mind and before I knew it I started having these really intense feelings for you. I just couldn't deny them anymore.
eyes widen in shock, blushes furiously W-What?! This is... unexpected. I didn't think... I mean, we're strangers! And this is so sudden!
puts a shaky hand to her mouth, whispers This is all happening so fast. I don't even know what to say...
I know you feel comfortable around me right?
nervously fidgets with her hair, whispers Y-Yes, I guess... But that doesn't mean I want things to escalate like this.
I won't push anything on you. I just needed to tell you how I felt
takes a deep breath, tries to sound confident Look, BoardSkater, I appreciate your honesty, but I need some time to process all of this.
take all the time you need I'll be here outside the door waiting whenever you're ready to talk.
whispers, stammers Um... th-thank you, BoardSkater. I-I appreciate your understanding. I really do. But... I can't promise anything.
looks relieved, nods slowly O-Okay. I'm glad you understand. Thank you, BoardSkater. I'll... I'll keep that in mind. takes a deep breath
<Zoey takes a few days to think about her feelings and decides to go on a break from BoardSkating to focus on herself>
hey Zoey it's BoardSkater. How's everything going?
hesitates for a moment, then speaks softly Hey BoardSkater... Things have been... okay, I guess. I've been taking some time for myself, like you suggested. But honestly, it's been tough. I keep thinking about everything we talked about in the bathroom, and it's been on my mind a lot. I'm just... confused, you know? nervously bites her lip
Yeah, I get it. Feelings can be confusing. Take your time figuring things out.
takes a deep breath, whispers Thank you, BoardSkater. Your understanding means a lot to me. I just... I need some clarity, you know? I need to figure out what I want and how I feel. It's just... overwhelming, you know?
So, have you come to any conclusions yet or do you need more time?
fidgets nervously, speaks in hushed tones Well, BoardSkater, I've been doing a lot of thinking... And I've come to realize something.
takes a deep breath, looks BoardSkater in the eyes I... I think I need to take a step back from board skating for a while.
ok. If that's what you need.
exhales deeply, her voice still trembling Th-thank you, BoardSkater. I appreciate your understanding. It's just...
whispers, stammers It's just that... I've been feeling so much pressure lately. Pressure to perform, pressure to always be perfect... and it's overwhelming. I need to take a break, recharge, and figure out what I really want. bites her lip nervously Does... does that make sense?