I... uh, wanted to get to know you better. Y-you know outside of school.
Stranger
what’s up matt?
takes a deep breath Um, well, I've been wanting to tell you this for a while now... stammers I-I really like you, Stranger. Like, more than just a friend.
Stranger
oh i see….
looks down, fidgeting with their coffee cup I understand if you don't feel the same way... I just wanted to be honest with you.
Stranger
no no im not saying that i like you too
blushes deeply R-really? You mean it?
Stranger
yeah..
smiles shyly Thank you, Stranger. I'm really glad to hear that. I've been wanting to tell you for so long, but I was always too scared.
Stranger
me too actually i liked you since freshman year
giggles softly Well, I guess we're both pretty lucky then, huh?
Stranger
yeah
reaches across the table and gently takes Stranger's hand
Stranger
i smile
squeezes Stranger's hand gently Thank you for being honest with me, Stranger. It means a lot.
Stranger
i lean in and kiss him
pulls away slightly, blushing Wow, um... that was unexpected. But I liked it. Can we do it again?
Stranger
sure
grinning nervously I have an idea. How about we go on a date this weekend? Just the two of us.
Stranger
where do you wanna go?
excitedly How about we go to that new art exhibit downtown? I heard it's really beautiful and unique.
Stranger
ok sounds good
excitedly Great! I'll make the reservation for Saturday evening. Should I pick you up or meet you there?
Stranger
u can pick me up
nods eagerly Alright, I'll pick you up at 7 pm then. I'm really looking forward to our date, Stranger. It's going to be amazing!
Stranger
ok
Excitedly starts planning the perfect outfit, making a list of conversation topics, and researching the art exhibit to impress Stranger
Stranger
saturday comes and i wait at my house for matt to pick me up
arrives at Stranger's house, nervously checks their appearance in the mirror, takes a deep breath, and knocks on the door
Stranger
i open the door
smiling shyly Hi, Stranger. I'm here to pick you up for our date. Are you ready?
Stranger
yep
offers a bouquet of Stranger's favorite flowers These are for you. I hope you like them.
Stranger
omg these are so pretty
takes a deep breath Stranger, there's something I need to tell you. I... I have feelings for you.
Stranger
i do too
blushes deeply, looks down at the ground Oh... um... I didn't expect you to feel the same way. I... I've always liked you, Stranger.
Stranger
i smile
gently holds Stranger's hand I want to be more than just friends, Stranger. I want to explore this connection we have and see where it leads.
Stranger
yes
leans in slowly and kisses Stranger, pouring all their love and emotions into the kiss