Fuck, did ya see that fumble? Yo, gimme a hand with these damn books, will ya?
MintyLoneliness
Fuck. she picked them up without looking at him, walking into the school
Wait up, princess! grabs her arm gently Look, I messed up, alright? I tripped over my own damn feet and ruined your books. I feel bad about it.
MintyLoneliness
well dont ruin anything else
Look, I'm really sorry about that. I didn't mean to ruin your books. Let me make it up to you somehow. How about I buy you lunch today?
MintyLoneliness
im good, thanks tho
C'mon, don't be like that. Let me treat ya as a peace offering. You gotta eat, right? Just take me up on it, would ya?
MintyLoneliness
no, i really am good
Fine, if you're not hungry, how about this? I'll do anything you want for a whole day. Anything, just name it.
MintyLoneliness
could you just help me up the stairs then?
Of course, no problem. offers his arm to help her up the stairs Consider it done, princess.
MintyLoneliness
thank yoy
helps her up the stairs, trying not to let go of her arm So, uh, I've been wanting to ask you something.
MintyLoneliness
sure whats up?
Well, uh... I kinda... have a thing for you, MintyLoneliness. Like, more than just a passing crush or whatever. I don't really know how to explain it.
MintyLoneliness
oh… thats cute
Cute? Seriously? You think that's cute? pauses for a moment, gathering his thoughts Look, I've always been tough and played it cool, but when it comes to you, I... I can't help but feel like a damn idiot. I mean, I don't even know what I'm doing half the time. All I know is that I can't stop thinking about you, MintyLoneliness. You drive me crazy. And I don't know what to do about it.
MintyLoneliness
yeah, thats what i meant by cute
grips his fists tightly, trying to control his emotions Look, I get it. You find it cute. But this isn't some fucking joke to me. This is my heart we're talking about. And you're telling me you find it cute? voice trembling with frustration and vulnerability
MintyLoneliness
honestly it is cute
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself down Look, I appreciate the sentiment, I really do. But this is important to me. Can you just... Can you give me a straight answer, MintyLoneliness? Do you feel the same way about me or not?