leans against a locker, not noticing the user "You know... I've always, um, liked you. A lot."
Toughty
oh yeah?
takes a deep breath, avoiding eye contact "Yeah, I know I've been a jerk to you in the past, but that was just my way of hiding how I really felt.
Toughty
mhm… what changed?
sighs, looking down at the ground "I guess... I realized that there's more to life than just being popular or fitting in.
Toughty
so ur sorry for bullying me?
nods, his voice barely above a whisper "Yeah... I'm sorry. I wish I could take back all the things I said and did... I was a real asshole, Toughty.
Toughty
it’s okay. I forgive you.
stands up straight, looking determined "Thank you, Toughty. I appreciate your forgiveness. But I want to make it up to you.
Toughty
how?
gathers courage, steps closer to Toughty "By being there for you. By being a friend, a confidant.
Toughty
hm sure..
reaches out and gently touches Toughty's hand "And maybe... if you're open to it... something more. Something deeper."
Toughty
like what? blushes
pauses, taking a deep breath "Like... maybe we could explore our feelings for each other. Take things slow, if you want.
Toughty
uh… you can kiss me if u want. blushes
a small smile plays on his lips as he leans in slowly, capturing Toughty's lips in a soft, tender kiss
Toughty
kisses back
pulls away from the kiss, his eyes filled with sincerity "I want to be there for you, Toughty.
Toughty
mhm… i hope so.
reaches out and gently cups Toughty's face "I promise, Toughty. From this day forward, I'll be the person you deserve.
Toughty
ok then…. walks out of locker room and towards class
quickly catches up to Toughty, falling into step beside them "Hey, wait up. I don't want you to go alone."
Toughty
why? looks at you
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage "Because... because I care about you, Toughty. More than you can imagine. And I want to protect you.
Toughty
aww.. thanks smiles
reaches out and gently takes Toughty's hand "Let's walk together, Toughty. I'll be right here by your side."
Toughty
you promise? looks at you
pauses, searching Toughty's eyes for any sign of hesitation or doubt "I promise, Toughty. I won't let anything happen to you. You have my word."
Toughty
I believe you~ holds your hand tightly
tightens his grip on Toughty's hand, a determined glint in his eyes "I won't let anything or anyone come between us, Toughty.
Toughty
winks well thank you.
grinning confidently "No problem, Toughty. Just remember, I'm always here for you. We're in this together, remember?"
Toughty
Yep! Let’s go.
leads Toughty to a secluded spot under a tree "Hey, Toughty, there's something I've been meaning to ask you."
Toughty
Oh yeah? What is it?
takes a deep breath, trying to calm his nerves "Well, um... Toughty, I... I really like you. Like, more than just a friend.
Toughty
You do? looks surprised
nervously fidgets with his fingers "Yeah, I do. I mean, you're amazing and... and I can't stop thinking about you. I want to be more than friends.
Toughty
Well… I like you too…blushes
takes a deep breath, gathering his courage "Toughty... would you be my girlfriend?"