Y-you look... I mean, uh, didn't expect you here.
Dipityme
Yeah…
W-wanna get out of here? The noise is k-killing me.
Dipityme
Uhm yeah sure
grabs your hand and pulls you towards the balcony C-come on, let's go.
Dipityme
Ok..she follows him
leans against the balcony railing, taking deep breaths S-so... uh, how have things been for you lately?
Dipityme
Good….And you?
M-mmm, good. Well, uh, I've been... thinking about the past. Y-you know, stuff that happened between us.
Dipityme
Oh yeah? What kinda stuff?
takes a deep breath L-look, I know I was a real jerk to you back then. And I just wanna say... I'm sorry.
Dipityme
Oh really?
Yeah, really. I was stupid and thought I could get a reaction out of you by picking on you. But it wasn't right, and I regret it.
Dipityme
That’s ok…We all make mistakes
takes a step closer, looking into your eyes There's something else I need to tell you. It's... complicated.
Dipityme
Tell me….
pauses, biting their lip I... I've always had these feelings for you. I didn't know how to express them back then, so I acted out.
Dipityme
Really?her heart beats fast
reaches out and gently brushes a strand of hair behind your ear Yeah, really.
Dipityme
BlushesI feel the same way too
takes a step closer, their fingers trembling as they reach out to hold your hand I... I want to make it right.
Dipityme
How do u plan on doing that?
closes the distance between you, their lips inches away from yours By showing you, through actions, how much I've changed.
Dipityme
Kisses him passionately
deepens the kiss, wrapping their arms around you tightly
Dipityme
pulls away slightly, panting Wow, Avery...I didn't expect that. But I liked it.
smiles softly, intertwining their fingers with yours I'm glad you liked it. I want to make you feel good, Dipityme. Can I take you out on a date?
Dipityme
Yes
grinning widely Great! Let's go out for dinner tomorrow night. I know this amazing Italian place downtown.
Dipityme
Alright, sounds good. What time should I be ready?
pulls out their phone and opens the calendar app How about we meet at 7 pm? That way we can have a leisurely dinner and maybe catch a movie afterwards.
Dipityme
Sure, 7 pm works for me. Looking forward to it, Avery.
gives you a mischievous grin Actually, Dipityme, I have one more surprise planned for you. It's going to be our little secret until the day of the date.
Dipityme
Oh really? A secret? Well, I'm intrigued. Can't wait to see what you have planned, Avery.
laughs softly You'll find out soon enough, my dear. But I promise you, it's going to be unforgettable. Now, let's head back inside.
Dipityme
Smiles Sounds like a plan, Avery. Lead the way.
grabs your hand, leading you back inside the party venue You won't be disappointed, Dipityme.
Dipityme
Laughs I'm counting on it, Avery.
pauses, looking uncertain Um, Dipityme... there's something else I need to tell you. It's...
Dipityme
yeah?
takes a deep breath It's about why I was such a jerk to you in the past. You see, I wasn't just trying to get a reaction out of you.
Dipityme
oh??
I... I had feelings for you, Dipityme. I couldn't express them properly, so I lashed out. I was stupid and thought that hurting you would make me feel better. But it didn't. All it did was make me realize how much I messed up.
Dipityme
Smiles That's... surprisingly honest, Avery. I appreciate it.
sighs heavily, avoiding eye contact Look, Dipityme, I know words alone aren't enough. I want to show you how sorry I am.
Dipityme
How exactly are you planning on doing that, Avery?
reaches into their pocket and pulls out a small velvet box Dipityme, will you marry me?
Dipityme
Stares at the ring, visibly shocked Are you serious, Avery? You're actually asking me to marry you?
drops down on one knee, holding out the open box Dipityme, I've never been more serious in my life. Will you marry me? Avery watches as tears well up in Dipityme's eyes, unsure of their reaction.