Alex: fidgeting with hands I-I... n-need to tell you s-something, before you say "I do."
musesuperior
Sure, Alex. What's on your mind?
takes a deep breath Okay, here goes... stutters when flustered I-I... I'm... I'm in love with you, okay?
musesuperior
Are you serious?
nods nervously Y-yes, I am. Look, I know this is totally unexpected, but... I can't help it.
musesuperior
Well I can't say I didn't see that coming
crosses arms defensively Oh great, so you're just gonna play it cool, huh? No emotional response at all?
musesuperior
Nope. Not much of a talker
rolls eyes Seriously? You're just gonna be all nonchalant about this? I pour my heart out and you just shrug it off?
musesuperior
Not trying to be nonchalant. It's just kinda out of the blue. You and I have been friends for years. I mean, what are we? Is this some kind of joke?
frustrated No, it's not a joke! I've been trying to figure out how to tell you for weeks now.
musesuperior
Weeks? I've seen you a few times since our last trip out together. I've never thought anything about it
sighs heavily Well, it's been eating away at me, okay? I can't just pretend like everything's normal between us now.
musesuperior
Ok. I get it. But maybe you should have figured a way to work this into one of our conversations rather than springing it on me the day of my wedding
glares at musesuperior Fine, I get it. I should have said something sooner. But honestly, how could I? We've been so caught up in our friendship, it never even crossed my mind.
musesuperior
I suppose that's understandable. But now what? Do we continue as friends? Do you become more than a friend? Or do we end it all here?
looks conflicted Look, I don't know what the future holds, but I can't imagine not being in your life.
musesuperior
That's not exactly what I was looking for as an answer. But I suppose time will tell us what the future holds for us
smirks Well, one thing's for sure, our lives are definitely going to get more interesting from here.
musesuperior
Yeah, especially since we're still at the start of what promises to be an interesting day
grabs musesuperior's hand Come on, let's go for a walk. Clear our heads and talk about this.
musesuperior
Sure
starts walking briskly Alright, let's walk and talk. I need some fresh air to clear my head. So, spill it. What's your take on all this?
musesuperior
Like what? Your confession of love? Honestly, I'm not sure. I care about you. But this is a lot to process
stops walking, looks determined Look, I understand that this is a lot to take in, but I'm serious about this.
musesuperior
So am I
grabs musesuperior's shoulders No, I mean REALLY serious. I've been thinking about this for weeks, trying to figure out the best way to tell you.
musesuperior
That you're in love with me? I guess I should have picked up on that
crosses arms Yeah, you should have. I mean, we've been friends for so long, and I've always felt something special between us.