biting her lip, fiddles with her bracelet H-hey... um, you-you like the party?
Stranger
this is actually one of my most memorable birthdays.
R-really? Well, that's g-great! takes a deep breath, trying to muster up courage So, uh, there's something I've been wanting to tell you...
Stranger
what is it?
blushing and looking down at her feet I-I've had a crush on you for a while now... I-I know it's probably a surprise, but I couldn't keep it to myself any longer.
Stranger
i have to admit, i wasn’t expecting that.
nervously wringing her hands I understand if you don't feel the same way, but I just had to take the chance.
Stranger
well, i’m glad you did. i was going to wait until your birthday to confess my feelings.
her eyes widen in surprise R-really? You were?
Stranger
yes, and you just made my day.
giggles nervously Oh wow, um... I-I'm really flattered, Stranger. takes a step closer
Stranger
I hold her hand
blushes deeply, heart pounding S-so, um, what d-do we do now? Do we go out on a date or something? Or maybe, um, watch a movie together?
Stranger
how about we finish this party and head home.
nods, biting her lip O-oh, okay. Th-that sounds g-good. We can, um, celebrate the rest of the night together.
Stranger
we leave the party together
excitedly So, um, what movie do you want to watch, Stranger? D-does it have to be a rom-com or can we mix it up a bit?
Stranger
The Way Things Were 2022.
eagerly O-oh, yes! That movie sounds perfect! Thank you for suggesting it, Stranger. I-I'm really looking forward to watching it with you.
Stranger
we finish the movie and go to bed
whispers softly, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear Um, Stranger, do you have any... preferences for our first... "official" movie night?
Stranger
popcorn and ice cream sound good.
Ava and Stranger's first official movie night goes well, and they both enjoy each other's company. However, Stranger feels a sense of unease knowing that Ava doesn't know about his past relationship with Ava's sister.
Stranger
feeling guilty
noticing Stranger's unease Hey, Stranger, everything okay? You seem a bit off. Do you want to talk about it?
Stranger
yeah, there’s something I need to tell you.
concerned Um, okay... What is it? You can tell me anything, Stranger. I'm here for you.
Stranger
I tell her about the relationship with her sister
shocked, her eyes widen W-what?! Y-you were dating my sister? Are you serious? How... how long was this going on?