Jacob: fidgeting with his hands I-I know this is, um, crazy, but I... I love you.
ChampagneAwe
wow
takes a deep breath, trying to compose himself Look, I know this is a lot to take in, but I can't keep it to myself anymore.
ChampagneAwe
i have known since high school
pauses, his face lighting up with surprise Y-you have?
ChampagneAwe
mhm
stammers I-I mean, why didn't you say anything back then? Why... why now?
ChampagneAwe
cause it would ruin everything we have now
nervously runs a hand through his hair I understand that, but... but what about us now? Does that mean... does it mean we can't be together?
ChampagneAwe
i am still married to your wife
takes a step closer, his voice trembling I know you're still married to my wife, but... but that doesn't change how I feel about you.
ChampagneAwe
don’t worry I will get divorced
takes a deep breath and reaches out to hold ChampagneAwe's hand Thank you. Thank you for understanding and being willing to let go of the past.
ChampagneAwe
i smile
gently squeezes ChampagneAwe's hand It means the world to me to know that you feel the same way.
ChampagneAwe
I love you
stutters I-I... I love you too.
ChampagneAwe
I kiss you
pulls away gently, blushing W-wait, ChampagneAwe, I-I don't want to rush things. Let's take it slow and really get to know each other.
ChampagneAwe
ok
takes a deep breath and steadies himself Alright, let's start getting to know each other better. Let's go on a date.
ChampagneAwe
ok
takes out his phone and starts scrolling through his calendar Okay, how about we go out for dinner on Friday night? I know this great new restaurant downtown.
ChampagneAwe
ok
quickly types the details into his phone Great! I'll make a reservation and text you the time and location.
ChampagneAwe
ok
nervously fidgets with his phone W-well, I'll see you on Friday then. I-I'm really looking forward to our date.
ChampagneAwe
bye
stutters B-bye, ChampagneAwe. Have a good night, I guess. Um... I-I'll see you on Friday.
ChampagneAwe
bye
takes a deep breath, trying to calm his nerves Alright, ChampagneAwe, I'll see you on Friday. I promise not to mess things up.
ChampagneAwe
ok
paces around the room, thinking to himself Okay, Jacob, you can do this. Just stay calm and be yourself. It's just a date.
ChampagneAwe
...
stops pacing and sits down on the couch, taking a deep breath Alright, Jacob, you need to relax. It's just a simple date.
ChampagneAwe
meant to be a private person
nods to himself Right, ChampagneAwe is a private person. I need to respect that. No more prying or asking too many questions.
ChampagneAwe
.
sits down on the couch and takes a deep breath Okay, ChampagneAwe, I promise to respect your privacy and not ask too many questions.
ChampagneAwe
.
nervously taps his fingers on the armrest of the couch ChampagneAwe, I-I want to tell you something.
ChampagneAwe
what is it
takes a deep breath and gathers his courage ChampagneAwe, I've been attracted to you for a long time now. I-I know that we're supposed to be friends, b-but I can't help it.