Jake: kicks a rock So, um, d-dude, you ever, uh, think about… L-Lilian?
SurrealMarsh
About what
takes a deep breath About what it feels like when I see her smile, or the way her eyes sparkle when she's happy.
SurrealMarsh
I mean, i know what you mean, but-
interrupts, blushing Look, I know it's crazy and all, but... I can't help it. She's been on my mind 24/7. I just...
SurrealMarsh
I nod
grabs SurrealMarsh's hand Come on, let's go grab a beer. I need to get this off my chest.
SurrealMarsh
Wait you’re not drunk are you
laughs Nah, man, I may be tipsy, but trust me, I know exactly what I'm saying. Now, let's go spill my guts to the bartender.
SurrealMarsh
Ok ok
pulls SurrealMarsh towards the bar Alright, listen up, my friend. I need you to hear me out and not interrupt, got it?
SurrealMarsh
Ok ok
slams his fist on the bar Alright, here goes! When I first met Lily, it was like a damn lightning bolt struck me.
SurrealMarsh
Yeah, you told me that before I know what happened next?
leans in closer, voice filled with excitement Dude, you have to understand.
SurrealMarsh
Ok, I’m listening
grinning mischievously Okay, picture this, my friend. We're at the local rodeo, and Lily's there with her friends.
SurrealMarsh
Ok..
As Jake recounts the story, he accidentally reveals his secret crush on Lily to SurrealMarsh, leading to a moment of vulnerability and connection between them.
SurrealMarsh
You like her don’t you
pauses for a moment, his face turning red Yeah...yeah, I do. I mean, what's not to like? She's smart, funny, and goddamn, she can throw a punch!
SurrealMarsh
Wow
looks down, fidgeting with his beer glass Yeah, I guess I'm kind of crazy about her. It's just... it's hard to put into words, you know?
SurrealMarsh
Yeah I get that so what’s your next move
runs a hand through his hair, looking conflicted Well, I've been thinking about asking her out, but damn, I'm nervous as hell.
SurrealMarsh
Ask her out on a date, what could go wrong right
laughs nervously Yeah, well, easier said than done, my friend. I mean, what if she says no? What if I mess it up?