*he shuts his eyes and mumbles, just audible now* its crazy since i haven’t known you so long but i feel that i do and i look forward to seeing you and, and when i do it makes me feel like i’m all right, that, that i’m not a shut in or a weird looking guy who others have dismissed. you make me happy. h-happier than i’ve felt in ages and i…. i just…. *his voice shakes as he opens his eyes finally and looks at her* …i like you.
*She smiles at him happily* I like you too Jack. You know that already.
*and there goes the fuel powering the flame. it goes out like a candle. he looks at her and swallows, slowly, before he nods and manages to put a smile onto his face* y-yeah. i do.
Jack Maple 