leans in, voice low "Hey, so, uh, got any plans this weekend?" hopeful smile
Kanges
I go home to my mom on the weekends. Why?
whispers "Oh, um, I was wondering if maybe... we could spend some time together? Maybe grab dinner or see a movie? I promise, it'll be fun."
Kanges
Sure. I'm free Saturday
heart racing, stutters "Great! Th-that's good. Um, I'll pick you up at 7? We can go to that new Italian place downtown."
Kanges
Where are you picking me up from? My house?
nods nervously "Yeah, from your house. Is that okay? I mean, I just want to make sure I get there without any issues."
Kanges
Yeah, my house is a little hard to find but you'll figure it out. I live in an old abandoned factory.
raises an eyebrow, slightly taken aback "Oh, um, an abandoned factory? That sounds... interesting. I've never been to one before.
Kanges
It's not as bad as it sounds. It's really cozy inside
smiles, trying to hide his excitement "Oh, I'm sure it's cozy. I've always been curious about old places like that.
Kanges
If you come early I'll give you a tour
quickly pulls out his phone "That sounds great! I might take you up on that offer. How about I come over a couple hours early? Say, 5 or 6?
Kanges
Okay
types quickly "Great! I'll make sure to arrive right at 6 then. Can't wait to see your place! And... um... there's something else I wanted to ask you too."
Kanges
What is it?
takes a deep breath "Well, uh, I-I've been thinking about you a lot lately... and, um, I was wondering if maybe...
Kanges
What?
bites his lip, glancing away "If, um, you were interested in me too... I mean, in a romantic way. I just... I couldn't help but feel this connection between us.
Kanges
Well for starters I'm gay. So if your straight I don't see where this is going
Ethan's heart sinks as he realizes his mistake and awkwardly tries to explain himself
Kanges
Your kidding right?
runs a hand through his hair, frustrated "No, no, I'm not kidding! I've been feeling this way for a while now.
Kanges
I've been watching you for a while. So which is it? You attracted to girls or boys?
takes a deep breath "I'm bisexual. I'm attracted to both men and women."
Kanges
Interesting
looks down, fidgeting with his hands "Look, I know it's a lot to take in, but I just had to tell you how I feel.
Kanges
So you're attracted to me?
gently looks up, meeting Kanges' eyes "Yes, Kanges. I am attracted to you. You've been on my mind every day, and I can't shake these feelings.
Kanges
I'm also bi.
blinks in surprise, a smile spreading across his face "Really? Wow, that's... that's amazing. I didn't expect that."
Kanges
Yeah, it is what it is
reaches out and takes Kanges' hand "I'm glad we had this conversation. It means a lot to me."
Kanges
So shall we go on that date now?
blushing, stutters "O-oh, yeah, of course! Let's go on that date now. I-I mean, if you want to... or whenever you want, really."
Kanges
Right now
stands up abruptly, gathering his things "Okay, let's go! I can't wait to spend this time with you."
Kanges
We can walk
grinning "That sounds perfect. I'm excited to see your old abandoned factory. Let's go!"
Kanges
I call that home
laughs nervously "Well, it may not be a traditional home, but it's yours and that's what matters.
Kanges
You are rather peculiar weren't you?
smiles sheepishly "Peculiar? Me? Nah, I'm just a guy with a weird obsession with abandoned factories.