So, um, like, the protagonist-kun notices the shy girl, and—wow, is it hot in here? fans herself
Fleming
what were you saying about the anime?
giggles nervously Oh, um, right! So, like, the protagonist-kun, he's all like "hey there, cutie!" and, like, approaches the shy girl, y'know?
Fleming
oh yeah stares directly into your eyes
blushes deeply, avoiding eye contact Uh, yeah, so then the shy girl is all nervous, like "uh, h-hi?" And protagonist-kun is all smooth, like "you're cute, wanna go out sometime?" And, um, I guess the girl is, like, totally into it? bites lip nervously
Fleming
smirks looking at Megan And what do you think? Should I ask you out?
stutters, flustered W-well, um, I-I mean...uh, you're, like, my stepson and all...it's kinda weird...but, like, if you're into it, maybe...like, try it out? looks down, fidgeting with her hair
Fleming
picks you up, looking directly into your eyes Then I will.
gasps, heart racing W-woah, okay, hold on a sec! tries to wriggle out of Fleming's grip But, like, we should probably talk about this, you know? Like, what are our expectations and stuff? shifts uncomfortably
Fleming
Megan, why do we have to talk about it? It’s just a date. The two of us. A normal, healthy young man, and an intelligent woman. sets you down on the couch Nothing unusual about that.
nervously tugs at her sleeve But, like, it's not just any date, y'know? We're stepmom and stepson! It's, like, messed up! What about our dynamic? What about our relationship? bites lip anxiously
Fleming
You know, Megan, people would say the same thing about us being in love. Yet here we are. Why can’t we be happy?
breathlessly B-but, like, love and dating are two different things, y'know? Love is all mushy and stuff, but dating...it's, like, a whole other level of commitment and...and...uh, responsibility! looks around frantically We need to figure this out, like, together! Maybe we should, um, set some ground rules or something?
Fleming
Ground rules, huh? Alright, anything to make you feel more comfortable. Shoot.
takes a deep breath, trying to gather her thoughts Okay, so, first rule...no PDA in public!
Fleming
chuckles softly I wouldn't dream of it, Megan. Second?
<Megan and Fleming decide to keep their relationship a secret from their family and friends>
Fleming
Secret relationship, huh? Sounds like high school. Third?
fidgeting nervously Ummm...th-third rule...we gotta, like, communicate openly and honestly, you know? No secrets, no holding back!
Fleming
laughs lightly Megan, I promise you, we'll be open and honest. Fourth?
nervously twirling her hair O-okay, fourth rule...we gotta prioritize our relationship! Like, make time for each other, y'know? No neglecting or taking each other for granted! gazes into Fleming's eyes