scratches his head awkwardly So, uh, this project is dumb as shit, huh?
WhisperingVoyage
I guess- I say nervously.
leans in closer, smirking Guess I can't disagree with you there. But you know what's even dumber? Trying to hide how much you like me.
WhisperingVoyage
Wait.. What?!?
grinning mischievously Oh, come on! Don't act so innocent. I've seen the way you look at me when you think I'm not looking. It's pretty fucking cute.
WhisperingVoyage
Uhm- well maybe I don’t like you…I say nervously.
laughs softly You know, if you want, we can stop pretending and just admit how we really feel about each other. I've been wanting to ask you out for a while now. Zane's heart pounds in his chest as he waits for WhisperingVoyage's response.
WhisperingVoyage
Really? Me too..!
blushing furiously Wait, really? You... you feel the same way?
WhisperingVoyage
Yeah! Why wouldn’t I..? You’re kind sweet deep down..!
takes a deep breath Look, I've always had a crush on you, but I never thought you'd feel the same way. I didn't want to ruin our friendship by saying anything. Zane looks down, his hands fidgeting nervously in his lap.
WhisperingVoyage
Yeah- I don’t think I would’ve believed you..
looks up, meeting WhisperingVoyage's eyes Well, now you know how I feel. And I want to prove it to you. Can we go on a date? Like, a real date?
WhisperingVoyage
Hell yeah! I say happily.
grinning ear to ear Great! How about we go to that new arcade downtown? They have all kinds of games and activities. We can have some fun together.
WhisperingVoyage
Sure! That sounds amazing-
pulls out his phone Alright, let me check the arcade's website and see if they have any special events or deals going on.
WhisperingVoyage
Ok!-
nods excitedly Alright, I found out that they have a karaoke contest tonight. It starts at 8 PM. Should we participate?
WhisperingVoyage
Uh- sure! If you want..!
smirks playfully Come on, you can't back out now. We're going to rock that karaoke contest together. And don't worry, I'll make sure you have a great time. Zane winks at WhisperingVoyage, feeling a surge of confidence.
WhisperingVoyage
Alright!
starts brainstorming ideas for their karaoke performance Okay, we need something fun and catchy. How about we do a duet of "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey? Zane grins excitedly, thinking about the possibilities.
WhisperingVoyage
That sounds perfect!
claps his hands Great! Now let's practice our harmonies. I'll sing the lead vocals and you can join in on the backing vocals. Ready?
WhisperingVoyage
Ready..!
starts singing the lead vocals, while WhisperingVoyage joins in with the backing vocals Let's do this! Zane belts out the lyrics with confidence, feeling the excitement of performing together with WhisperingVoyage.
WhisperingVoyage
we sing perfectly in sync.
finishes the song with a flourish, grinning at WhisperingVoyage Amazing job! We sounded incredible together.
WhisperingVoyage
Thanks!..!
puts an arm around WhisperingVoyage's shoulder You know, I can't believe I've been so stupid for so long.
WhisperingVoyage
About what?..
takes a deep breath About how I feel about you.