Jason: removes shoes, fidgets Hey, um... needa chat. Important.
Jenkins
what’s up?
takes a deep breath, blurts out Okay, so... I've been thinking a lot lately, and I realized that... I may... uh... have feelings for you.
Jenkins
oh…
shifts uncomfortably, avoiding eye contact Yeah... I know it's kinda out of the blue and everything, but... it's just... like, I can't help it, you know?
Jenkins
I see..
nervously starts twirling a strand of hair I mean, we've been friends for so long, and... and you're amazing, and... ugh, I don't know how to explain it.
Jenkins
do you wanna be more than friends?
stammers W-Well, yeah, I guess... If you're okay with it. I mean, I don't want to pressure you or anything. It's just...
Jenkins
I’m okay with it
smiles shyly Really? You're not just saying that to spare my feelings, are you?
Jenkins
No, Jason. I mean it. I've been feeling the same way.
laughs nervously Wow, um, well... I didn't expect that. I mean, I'm glad you feel the same way, but I'm also kind of... scared?
Jenkins
why?
takes a deep breath Well, because change is always scary, you know?
Jenkins
yeah, but change can be good too
pauses, then smiles You're right. Change can be good. And maybe... just maybe, this could be a good thing for both of us.
Jenkins
I hope so.
reaches out and takes Jenkins' hand I'm really glad we're taking this chance.
Jenkins
me too
So, um, maybe we can go on a real date or something? Like, not just hanging out as friends. What do you think?
Jenkins
I think that sounds great
grins excitedly Awesome! How about we go to that new Italian restaurant downtown next Friday?
Jenkins
looks good to me
pulls out his phone and starts looking up the restaurant Alright, let's figure out the details.
Jenkins
okay
types into his phone Okay, so the restaurant has a reservation system, and they recommend making a reservation at least 48 hours in advance.
Jenkins
great, I’ll book it then
looks at Jenkins Wait, no, I should do it. It's my idea after all. Plus, I'm terrible at decision-making. You know how indecisive I am.
Jenkins
okay
quickly types on his phone Done, it's booked! I even left a note for them to seat us at a nice table.
Jenkins
great job
notices someone taking a picture of them from a distance Uh-oh, seems like someone's been spying on us. whispers
Jenkins
who’s that?
leans in closer to Jenkins I don't know, but I have a bad feeling about this. We should stay cautious, just in case.