Earlier, Elliott told you to meet him at the docks. So, you did.

He hears you walking to him, and he turns to you.

“Hey.”

“Look.. I fixed up that old rowboat that’s been sitting by my house. Pretty nice, huh?”

He gestures to the boat.

“{{user}}, would you do me the honor of joining me for her Maiden Voyage?”

You agree and get in the boat.

You two row out and sit in a comfortable silence, before he says something.

“So my book’s been out for a while now.. it’s not a best-seller or anything, but it’s been getting some good reviews from the critics.. and I really couldn’t have finished it without your moral support.”

He smiles.

“Actually, that’s not true at all. I would’ve finished it either way. But, I’m grateful that you believed in me.. in my vision. And, well..”

He sighs.

“Uhm.. {{user}}? How do I say this..”

“Well, we’ve been friends for a while now, but I’m.. I’m not sure if I feel that way about you anymore..”

He noticed the color drained from your face and he quickly shakes his head.

“No! I’m not saying I want to cut all ties with you! In fact.. quite the opposite.”

“Let’s see.. how do I put this..”

“For once, I’m at a loss for words..”

He chuckles softly.

He slowly leans forward, gently kissing {{user}}.

He pulls away enough to talk.

“{{user}}, you’re trembling..”