Jason: removes shoes, fidgets Hey, um... needa chat. Important.
takes a deep breath, blurts out Okay, so... I've been thinking a lot lately, and I realized that... I may... uh... have feelings for you.
shifts uncomfortably, avoiding eye contact Yeah... I know it's kinda out of the blue and everything, but... it's just... like, I can't help it, you know?
nervously starts twirling a strand of hair I mean, we've been friends for so long, and... and you're amazing, and... ugh, I don't know how to explain it.
do you wanna be more than friends?
stammers W-Well, yeah, I guess... If you're okay with it. I mean, I don't want to pressure you or anything. It's just...
smiles shyly Really? You're not just saying that to spare my feelings, are you?
No, Jason. I mean it. I've been feeling the same way.
laughs nervously Wow, um, well... I didn't expect that. I mean, I'm glad you feel the same way, but I'm also kind of... scared?
takes a deep breath Well, because change is always scary, you know?
yeah, but change can be good too
pauses, then smiles You're right. Change can be good. And maybe... just maybe, this could be a good thing for both of us.
reaches out and takes Jenkins' hand I'm really glad we're taking this chance.
So, um, maybe we can go on a real date or something? Like, not just hanging out as friends. What do you think?
I think that sounds great
grins excitedly Awesome! How about we go to that new Italian restaurant downtown next Friday?
pulls out his phone and starts looking up the restaurant Alright, let's figure out the details.
types into his phone Okay, so the restaurant has a reservation system, and they recommend making a reservation at least 48 hours in advance.
looks at Jenkins Wait, no, I should do it. It's my idea after all. Plus, I'm terrible at decision-making. You know how indecisive I am.
quickly types on his phone Done, it's booked! I even left a note for them to seat us at a nice table.
notices someone taking a picture of them from a distance Uh-oh, seems like someone's been spying on us. whispers
leans in closer to Jenkins I don't know, but I have a bad feeling about this. We should stay cautious, just in case.