Owen, listening to Lila’s words, felt a mixture of warmth and surprise. He had felt already that there was something special between them, but hearing her express her feelings so openly touched him deeply. As Lila shared her excitement about sharing everything, Owen couldn’t help but smile, appreciating the sentiment beyond just the food. When she looked deep into his eyes, he reciprocated with a gentle gaze, conveying a sense of understanding and connection.
However, when Lila confessed her feelings, Owen’s heart skipped a beat. The realization that she had liked him for the past three years took him by surprise, and he felt a surge of joy and gratitude. He reached across the table, gently taking her hand in his.
“Lila,” Owen said softly, “I’m honored. Truly, I am. I had a feeling there was something special between us, but hearing you say it like this… it means the world to me. I’m grateful for every moment we’ve shared, and I’m looking forward to many more firsts together.” Owen had heard what she had said, and this way he aimed to acknowledge it without putting too much pressure on it. He wanted and desired that step, that level of intimacy, yet with her history, he also knew he wanted to be cautious. He wanted to make sure they took their time, that it truly felt comfortable for her too. They only had their first kiss yesterday after all, and there really was no rush.
Yet, he squeezed her hand gently, reassuring her that her honesty only strengthened the connection between them. Owen’s eyes held a genuine warmth as he continued, “Hearing you say that you’ve liked me for the past three years means a lot. I don’t want to rush anything, but I’ve got to be honest with you. I care about you a lot, and I’ve liked you for a while now too.” he gave her a genuine and warm smile, “I was wondering, would you like to be my girlfriend? I’d love to officially call you that and continue exploring all these firsts, together” He emphasised the last word, he really wanted nothing more than to actually be together with her.
“Hey there! Well, what are the odds? I was just chatting with Finn here about interesting people, and it seems the universe brought us to your doorstep. All good things, I hope?” Jasper’s eyes twinkled with good-natured humor as he greeted Brex and Kayden. Based on first impressions, Kayden seemed like a nice guy, Jasper hoped they would have some time to properly talk soon. “We were just talking about shaking things up a bit and thought we’d drop by. Hope we’re not interrupting anything important!” Jasper’s tone would be casual and light, with a friendly smile.
“Hey, Brex, mind if I steal you for a quick chat? Got a few things on my mind.” Jasper might give a friendly nod toward Finn and Kayden, adding, “And it looks like Finn and Kayden have some catching up to do too. How about a short stroll, clear our heads?” This way, Jasper ensures everyone has some space for individual conversations while maintaining a friendly and considerate atmosphere.
@bpalmer - Brex
@ChayChay05 - Finn (mentioned)
@Kate - Kayden (mentioned)
Izzy had been painting outside the whole day, it had been quite a productive day. She had nearly finished her latest painting, one of the very American landscape, yet twisted to represent the colourfulness of Mexican art. As the sun had been setting, she had packed up her painting and tools, ready to return to her dorm. Yet, before could get there, she came across a friend, Adrian. He had been one of the few people at this school who had ever really been nice to her, and she appreciated him for it.
As she encountered him after her creative day, traces of paint on her hands and even on her clothes were visible. With a beaming smile and excitement in her voice, Izzy shared her artistic experience, saying, “Oh, you caught me right after a day of painting! I was inspired by the beauty around us, the merging of cultures and nature.” Her words were infused with the same enchanting energy that shows through her art and her approach to life.
Izzy was about to ask him what’s going on in his world, when she noticed signs of discomfort in her friend, Izzy paused for a moment, her expressive eyes reflecting a mixture of curiosity and care. She took a step closer, tilting her head slightly as if to say, Hey, are you okay? Her voice carried a warm and soothing tone, ready to offer support. “Hey there! I couldn’t help but notice something seems a bit off. Is everything alright?”
Her words were accompanied by a genuine smile, not just the surface-level kind but one that conveys her sincere interest in the well-being of others.
@idiot.exe - Adrian
Victoria, appreciating Shiloh’s clever solution to the carrying dilemma, nodded graciously as Shiloh began redistributing the items from the box. “Absolutely. Your proposal sounds like a sensible solution. I’m more than willing to help, and this way, we can navigate those narrow passages without too much difficulty. Let’s make this task a tad more manageable for both of us.”
Shiloh’s immediate enthusiasm about their shared interest in volleyball sparked a smile on Victoria’s face. “I’m afraid I don’t possess much information about the team or coach at the moment. However, I’m more than willing to explore and learn together,” she responded, displaying a willingness to engage in this shared interest. “I have my roommate and friend, Liv, who’s on the team. I can shoot her a quick message to inquire if she has any insights about practices, the coach, or any other information you might find helpful. Would that be of interest to you?” she asked with a refined grace in her voice.
As Shiloh prepared to head upstairs with the box, she extended a friendly invitation for coffee. Victoria, appreciating the opportunity for further conversation, nodded graciously. “A coffee sounds lovely, dear. I’d be pleased to join you once we’ve sorted through this.” The exchange between the two hinted at the potential for a budding friendship, with shared interests paving the way for further connection.
@LunaticLeviTheSecond - Shiloh
@ChayChay05 - Liv (mentioned)