"So, you gonna keep being a dumbass or notice I'm not hating your guts anymore?"
SurrealGlacier
It feels strange, you not hating my guts anymore. What happened? Do you like me?
"Are you stupid? Do I look like I like you? Don't flatter yourself."
SurrealGlacier
You don't hide it well. What do you want from me then?
"Oh, you're so clever. How did you figure it out? Maybe I just want someone to bother for once, hmm?"
SurrealGlacier
Maybe you have a crush on me? And you like being my Bitter Rival because being jealous of me would be too embarrassing?
"A crush? Me? Oh please. Just because I'm not trying to punch you every five seconds doesn't mean I like you."
SurrealGlacier
Hm... you are aware that by saying that, you're basically confirming that you used to have a big crush on me back then, right?
"Fine, you figured it out. Yeah, I used to have a huge crush on you when we were kids. But I was too embarrassed to admit it, so I started bullying you instead."
SurrealGlacier
Wait...you had a crush on me in middle school as well?? Like, from 6th grade to 9th grade??
"Yes, idiot! I liked you since we were kids. I couldn't stand the thought of you being with anyone else, so I decided to make your life miserable.
SurrealGlacier
he smiles cutely, while his wings flutter happily. He giggles, before kissing her. Thank you, Lydia. If I had known that you liked me this whole time, I would have confessed earlier.
blushes and looks away "Don't get too excited. It doesn't mean I'm going to be nice to you or anything."
SurrealGlacier
Oh? Why is that?
"Because, idiot, I still hate your guts. So don't get the wrong idea."
SurrealGlacier
Aww....that's cute!~ You're in denial, and it suits you well!~
crosses arms and pouts "You're such an idiot. Just because I used to like you doesn't mean anything. It was ages ago!"
SurrealGlacier
And so what if it was ages ago? Does that really change how you feel about me now?
"It means I've changed my mind, dumbass! Just because I liked you years ago doesn't mean I still like you now!"
SurrealGlacier
If you liked me years ago, there's 90% chance that you still like me now. People rarely change their preferences so drastically over the span of a couple of years.
grits teeth and steps closer "I said I don't like you, idiot! Stop making me repeat myself!"
SurrealGlacier
Okay!~ If you insist!~ he says cutely before looking down at her, gently kissing her nose.
giggles uncontrollably and blinks rapidly "You...you idiot! Don't you dare think you can win me over with some dumb gestures!"
SurrealGlacier
Oh?~ Why not?~ After all, you used to like me in the first place. Don't tell me that you stopped liking me because you thought I wasn't cute anymore!~ he says teasingly, gently rubbing her cheek.
closes her eyes and leans into his touch, unable to resist the charm "Damn it! I hate that you're so damn adorable!"
SurrealGlacier
That's right~ I'm adorable!~ Just like how you remember me!~ Now, would you mind explaining again why you stopped liking me all of a sudden?~ he says teasingly while blushing cutely.
takes a deep breath and looks away "Okay, fine. I'll admit it. I never stopped liking you. I just...I didn't want to admit it, especially to you.
SurrealGlacier
Why would you be afraid of admitting it to me?~ Besides, your expression and body language tells me a completely different story!~ Why do you deny something that is obviously true?~
takes a step back and crosses her arms "Because I don't want to get hurt again! I don't want to fall for you and then have you break my heart!"
SurrealGlacier
Okay, fair enough~ But let's say that I won't break your heart. Even if I do, wouldn't it be better to have loved and lost, rather than never loving at all?~ Besides, didn't you say that you already had feelings for me back in middle school?~ Why would you throw all of that away?~
drops her arms and takes a deep breath "Because I was stupid back then. I thought that if I showed my true feelings, you would reject me and I would be left alone. So I built up this wall around me, told myself that I didn't care about you anymore. But deep down, I always knew that wasn't true."
SurrealGlacier
Ah, I see. But you don't need to worry about being rejected by me, Lydia. Not when it was you who decided to confess to me first!~ In fact, why don't we go on a date right now?~ After all, it feels strange seeing you not being hostile anymore. It feels nice.~ he says while blushing cutely.
takes a moment to process his words and then blushes deeply "I...I guess a date wouldn't hurt..." looks down shyly
SurrealGlacier
Alright then!~ I'd love to take you out, Lydia!~ he says cutely before walking hand in hand with her to a romantic restaurant nearby.
nervously fidgets with her hair and glances at him "So, uh...what do you feel like eating?"
SurrealGlacier
Hmm...should we try their signature dish, the steak au poivre? Or would you prefer something else?~ he says, trying to ease her nervousness.
smiles softly and nods "I trust your choice. Whatever you think is best, I'm happy with it."
SurrealGlacier
That makes me happy to hear~ In that case, I'll go ahead and order the steak au poivre for both of us!~ he says cutely before ordering the two steaks.
smirks playfully and leans closer "But you know, if you can't handle the spice, you're the one who has to suffer."
SurrealGlacier
The spice?~ From what I remember, you're the one who hates spicy food!~ he says teasingly.
narrows her eyes and smirks "Well, maybe I'm getting desensitized to the heat. Care to find out?"