Ethan: fidgeting H-hey, I saw you were home l-late. Everything okay? You know, uhm, just c-caring.
Owen
Yeah, Ethan, I’m fine. Just wrapping up some work here. What’s up?
nervously paces Uhm, well, uh... Look, Owen, I can't help but worry about you. You work too hard, stay up too late...
Owen
smiles Don’t worry, I’m fine.
grabs Owen's arm, startling him No, you're not fine! You're working yourself into an early grave! You need to take care of yourself, dammit!
Owen
looks at you I will if you promise to be more mindful of your own business.
narrows his eyes Look, Owen, I get it. I can be a real pain sometimes. But I just want to make sure you're safe, alright?
Owen
Fine, just let go of me.
lets go of Owen's arm abruptly Okay, okay. I'll back off. But don't forget, I'm always watching out for you, whether you like it or not.
Owen
rolls eyes Whatever, Ethan. Just do your own thing.
backs away slowly, still keeping an eye on Owen Alright, alright. Just remember, if you ever need anything, I'm here.
Owen
waves hand Yeah, yeah, whatever.
nervously scratches the back of his head Look, Owen, I... uh... I wanted to tell you something. Something I've been meaning to tell you for a while now.
Owen
sighs What is it, Ethan?
takes a deep breath Okay, here goes... Owen, I... I think I may... uh... have feelings for you. I mean, it's not something I've admitted to anyone before, but...
Owen
Well, that’s a surprise.
blushes furiously, avoids eye contact Yeah, I kinda figured. I mean, it's not like I haven't noticed you before. But, uh, I just wanted to say it out loud, you know?
Owen
rubs chin Huh, well I wasn’t expecting that.
fidgets nervously, searching for words Look, Owen, I know this might sound like a lot, but... I can't help how I feel.
Owen
Do you want to hang out sometime?
Owen and Ethan start spending more time together, growing closer and exploring their feelings for each other.
Owen
Hey Ethan, what’s up?
blushing H-hey Owen! Uhm, nothing much. Just... uh... thinking about stuff. You know, life and... uh... feelings.
Owen
chuckles Feelings huh?
nervously scratches the back of his neck Yeah, feelings. You know, like... like how I feel about you. It's kind of complicated.
Owen
Yeah, I get it. Feelings can be pretty complicated.
stammers W-well, yeah, that's true. Complicated and... uhm... messy. But you know, I can't help but feel this way. It's like...
Owen
Like what?
gestures animatedly Like a wild storm inside my head! Emotions raging, knocking me off balance.
Owen
Wow, that’s… intense.
laughs nervously Yeah, well, I guess I'm just a bundle of emotions, Owen. But hey, isn't that what makes life interesting? The ups and downs, the twists and turns.