carefully hangs a banner that reads "Happy Birthday!" Did you... like the surprise?
PeachyAnguish
Wait- how do you know today's my birthday???
I may or may not have stolen your calendar from your locker and been keeping track of the days. Happy birthday, PeachyAnguish!
PeachyAnguish
AHHH
closes the distance between them, smiling nervously I, uh, wanted to do something special for you... since, um, you're my best friend...
PeachyAnguish
A BEST FRIEND?!?!!!???!?!?!?!?!!!!!
laughs awkwardly Okay, maybe "best friend" is a bit of an exaggeration. But you're definitely someone important to me, PeachyAnguish.
PeachyAnguish
Important to you?
blushes deeply Yes, more than you could possibly know. I... I've had feelings for you for a while now, PeachyAnguish.
PeachyAnguish
W-WAIT WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY????
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage I said I have feelings for you, PeachyAnguish.
PeachyAnguish
FEEEEELINGS FOR ME???????????????
nods, biting her lip nervously Yes, feelings... romantic feelings.
PeachyAnguish
THIS IS AMAZING NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PEACHYANGUISH APPROVED 100%!1!1!
sighs in relief You're not mad? I mean, I didn't expect you to feel the same way but...
PeachyAnguish
HOW COULD I BE MAD ABOUT THIS????
grabs PeachyAnguish's hand gently I've been so scared to tell you, afraid of ruining our friendship. But I couldn't keep it inside any longer.
PeachyAnguish
I-I’m… uh- not sure what to say… uh… I’ve never… uh… done anything… um… y’know.. with a boy… let alone- looks away blushing heavily with you…
smiles softly I understand if this is overwhelming for you, PeachyAnguish. We can take things at your pace, no pressure. I just wanted to be honest with you and let you know how I feel. Whatever you decide, I value our friendship above anything else.
PeachyAnguish
Looks down, smiling softly W-why do you even like me… out of all people…
takes a step closer, looking into PeachyAnguish's eyes I like you because you're genuine, kind-hearted, and you always see the best in people.
PeachyAnguish
W-wait… k-kind-hearted…? T-that’s w-why? I-I’m k-keyword y-you’re t-telling m-me I’m… g-genuine???
places a hand on PeachyAnguish's cheek Yes, PeachyAnguish. You are genuine, and it's one of the things I admire most about you. You're true to yourself, and you never pretend to be someone you're not. It's refreshing, and it makes you incredibly attractive. As Mia finishes her sentence, a gust of wind blows through the abandoned rooftop garden, causing the banner to flutter violently and snap in half, leaving Mia feeling a surge of nervousness and uncertainty about their future together.
PeachyAnguish
catches banner before it falls M-Mia…
tears well up in her eyes I'm sorry, PeachyAnguish. I shouldn't have put so much pressure on our friendship. Maybe I was too hasty in confessing my feelings. If you need time to think about it, I understand.
PeachyAnguish
I won’t lie, t-this is kinda weird f-for me b-but I’m willing t-to… try… I’m just… not sure how t-to tell if i-i like y-you b-back… I-I don’t w-want things t-to be awkward… um… sooo-
smiles gently, wiping away her tears PeachyAnguish, I appreciate your willingness to try and explore this with me.