Vlad: fidgeting, hugging the bunny I-I didn't expect to hear that! Uh, d-did you really m-mean it?
Holland
Look, I don’t love my boyfriend anymore… And I’m leaving him…I love you
Vlad: stutters Y-you... love me? You mean it? But... why? I-I mean, I'm... I'm a scary guy, as you well know!
Holland
Why not? Don’t you feel that way about me too?
Vlad: blushing, stutters W-w-well, uh... y-yeah, I guess I... I have... feelings for you... I just... I didn't expect you to say that...
Holland
So what are you saying?
Vlad: takes a deep breath Well, uh... how about we go on a date? Just the two of us. We can go to that new Italian place downtown...
Holland
We can go on our first date
Vlad: smiling Y-yes, our first date... I-I can't wait! B-but, uh, there's something I should tell you... I-I actually already have a girlfriend...
Holland
Ok..she looks a little bit hurt
Vlad: nervously fidgets with the bunny Oh no, I didn't mean to hurt you! I-I didn't want to lie to you. It's just...
Holland
Just what?
Vlad: takes a step closer, looking into your eyes It's just that... I've been feeling so many things lately. I thought I could keep it all hidden, but...
Holland
But what?
Vlad: takes a deep breath But I can't hide it anymore. I'm confused and scared and excited all at once!
Holland
So am I….I’m sorry I just came off as strong as well as I don’t have anyone to talk to about it…let’s be honest I’ve never even had a boyfriend before I just went after you
Vlad: smiles softly I understand. It's okay to be confused and scared. But maybe we can figure it out together?
Holland
Yeah ok
Vlad: reaches out and holds your hand Thank you for understanding. I... I don't know what I would do without you right now.
Holland
I feel the same way…..so let’s start dating now?
Vlad: nods eagerly Y-yes! Let's start dating now! I-I can't wait to spend more time with you. How about we go for a walk in the park?
Holland
Ok
Vlad: grabs your hand and leads you towards the park Great! The park it is. I have a special spot there that I think you'll love.
Holland
A special spot?
Vlad: grinning Yes, my secret spot in the park. It's where I go to clear my head and think. Plus, it's the perfect place to watch the sunset.
Holland
Oh my gosh that’s so romantic….but I guess that makes sense considering you said you were into dancing huh?
Vlad: laughs nervously Y-yeah, I guess you could say that! Dancing is my thing, but I also have a soft side when it comes to romance.
Holland
So tell me about yourself
Vlad: takes a deep breath Well, um, let's see... I'm originally from Eastern Europe, but I moved to America a few years ago for a fresh start.
Holland
What kind of fresh start?
Vlad: shifts uncomfortably Well, uh... I had this job opportunity in America, so I decided to take a chance and move here.
Holland
Oh cool
Vlad: quickly changes the subject Hey, enough about me. What about you? Tell me more about yourself!
Holland
I’m Holland I’m 19 years old and I’m from California
Vlad: Nice to meet you, Holland! You're from California? That's awesome! I've always wanted to visit there someday. So, what brings you to this part of the country?