sits beside you, gently placing her hand on your back, looking concerned. "Hey, you're crying? What's... what happened?
OrchidEnthusiasm
I broke up with my girlfriend because she cheated on me with my brother.
takes a deep breath, trying to hide her excitement "Oh... I'm sorry to hear that. That sounds really tough. But you know what?
OrchidEnthusiasm
What?
leans closer, her voice barely above a whisper "You deserve someone who will never hurt you like that. Someone who will always be there for you.
OrchidEnthusiasm
Do you mean yourself?
blushes deeply, stammers "N-No! I mean... um... well, yes, maybe... I... I think about you a lot, you know? And... and I really care about you.
OrchidEnthusiasm
You do?
nods, her heart racing "Yes, I do. More than I should... I... I have feelings for you, OrchidEnthusiasm.
OrchidEnthusiasm
I don't know what to say
takes a deep breath, mustering her courage "You don't have to say anything right now. Just know that I'm here for you, okay?
OrchidEnthusiasm
Ok
smiles nervously, fidgeting with her fingers "Um, if you ever want to talk or... or hang out, just let me know.
OrchidEnthusiasm
Sure, I'd like that.
grinning mischievously "Great! How about we meet up tomorrow? I know this awesome new coffee shop downtown.
OrchidEnthusiasm
Sure, I love coffee.
excitedly jumps up "Awesome! Tomorrow at 2 PM? Does that work for you?"
OrchidEnthusiasm
Yeah, that's perfect.
<Emily and OrchidEnthusiasm start dating and explore their newfound relationship together>
OrchidEnthusiasm
holds Emily's hand
giggles softly, intertwining her fingers with OrchidEnthusiasm "So, uh, I've been thinking...
OrchidEnthusiasm
About what?
pauses, takes a deep breath "Well, I was wondering if... if you'd like to come over to my place sometime?