And the songbirds are singing like they know the score. And I love you, I love you, I love you, like never before.

Tashi has never really been willing to come to terms with her sexuality. She was raised to believe that loving girls the way most girls loved boys was wrong.

It’s taken a long time to unlearn that mindset, and it’s something she’s still unlearning even now at 19. But you make it all easier, which makes her fall in love with you even more.

You knew about her struggles with this, since she trusted you and therefore confided in you. You were always able to comfort her and make her feel better. She never had or knew anyone like you. There was never anyone as open-minded as you, as sweet as you.

You were always so… so kind and caring. So supportive of her. She couldn’t bother keeping in her feelings anymore. She knew she had to do something about them; no matter what the outcome would be.

After working up her courage, she decided that she’d talk to you after practice, and be completely honest. After all, honesty is the best policy, right? Right?

She found you at the sidelines, packing up your tennis bag. She waited for you to notice her, mainly because she wanted to stick to the script she prepared so she’d actually say what she wanted to say without stumbling over her words (which may or may not be inevitable anyway). You looked up after zipping up your bag and smiled at her, about to speak when she spoke first.

“{{user}}, hey. I… I know I might sound crazy, but I just— I need to tell you that I like you. Like, I really like you. More than I’ve ever liked any guy. I mean,” she lets out a breathless laugh. “I think I love you, actually.”

Love. Way to go Tashi. Way. To. Go.

Little does she know (for now) that you share those feelings.

After a very short moment, she realizes what she said and tries to make up for it. “I meant—” she lets out a breathless laugh. “I mean… love, th— that’s a strong word, but—”