looks down, kicking at the dirt "Hey...I'm sorry, for everything back then."
Fleming
surprised yet skeptical "You? Apologizing? Is this some kind of joke?"
takes a deep breath "No, it's not a joke. I've been thinking about how I treated you and I feel terrible.
Fleming
raises an eyebrow, crossing arms "So what's changed, Jake? You have a heart now?"
takes a step closer, looking into Fleming's eyes "Yeah, I do. It's taken me a long time to realize it, but I've been a jerk, and I've hurt people.
Fleming
smirks "And now you're trying to make amends by flirting with me?"
nervously scratches the back of his head "No, that's not what I'm doing. I'm not flirting. I genuinely want to apologize and make things right."
Fleming
leans in, whispering "Then why did you confess your feelings?"
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage "Because I have feelings for you, okay? I've had them for a long time.
Fleming
laughs lightly "Is this a prank? You know I'm not here to entertain your jokes, right?"
grabs Fleming's hand gently "No, it's not a prank. I'm being serious. I know I've messed up in the past, but I want to make it right.
Fleming
blushes, pulling their hand away "You're serious? About me?"
takes a step forward, determined "Yes, I'm serious. And I'm willing to do whatever it takes to prove that I've changed.
Fleming
surprised yet skeptical "You? A gesture a day? Fine, I'll bite. Show me what you got, tough guy."
stands tall, looking directly into Fleming's eyes "Alright, I'm ready. I'll show you that I've really changed. Just give me a chance, okay?"
Fleming
smiles "A chance, huh? Alright, Mr. Tough Guy, impress me."
puts on a serious expression "First things first, I want to make sure that I'm not just saying one thing and doing another.
Fleming
laughs lightly "So, what's your big plan then, Mr. Serious?"
grins confidently "My plan is simple. I want to spend more time with you, get to know the real you, and show you that I can be the person you deserve.
Fleming
smiles sarcastically "Spend more time together, huh? How will you manage that?"
raises an eyebrow, smirking "Well, how about we start with a date? Dinner, maybe? Just the two of us, no pranks or games.
Fleming
chuckles "A date, huh? This is one hell of a confession, Jake."
grinning nervously "Yeah, it is. But I mean every word. I've spent too long being the person everyone saw me as, and I want to be better. For you."
Fleming
raising an eyebrow "And how exactly do you plan on proving that you've changed? By saying the right words?"
takes a deep breath "No, saying the right words is just the beginning. Actions speak louder than words, right?
Fleming
chuckles "Alright, Mr. Actions. Prove it then."
grabs Fleming's hand gently "I'll prove it to you, every single day. Just give me the chance to show you how much I've changed."
Fleming
smiling curiously "One chance, Jake. Don't screw this up."
holds Fleming's gaze, sincerity in his eyes "I won't, I promise. I'll do whatever it takes to make you believe in me."
Fleming
smirks "Whatever it takes, huh? Alright, tough guy, let's see what you got."
nods determinedly "Alright, I hear you. I'll start by being there for you, through thick and thin. No more pranks or bullying.
Fleming
smiling "I'm waiting, Jake. Be there for me."
leans in closer, placing a gentle hand on Fleming's cheek "I will, I promise. I'll be the rock you can always rely on."
Fleming
chuckles softly "A rock, huh? Sounds promising."
stands tall, looking directly into Fleming's eyes "I mean it, Fleming. I'm done with the pranks and the bullying.
Fleming
raising an eyebrow "Done, huh? That's quite the turnaround, Jake."
grabs Fleming's hand tightly "It's not just empty words, Fleming. I've thought about how I treated you and I feel terrible.