*he looked at her, before looking away for the first time, breaking eye contact with her* …i, i know i did. but. i didn’t mean just as a friend. it just. i just. like like.
Not..just as a friend..? She wondered at that, the grip of her hands loosening on his. “Then..as a best friend..?”
… *he lets go of her hand, and shuts his eyes* n-no. no. Katelynn i. i like you. really, really like you. y-you make me feel normal. you’ve give… given me strength to go after what i wanted a, and you’ve been nothing but kind to me b-but if you just want to stay my friend and only my friend please, tell me now. *opens his eyes and looks at her* because, i, i would be your boyfriend. if, if you wanted me to be. b-but if you just want me as a friend, that.. i can do that.
Jack Maple 