You’ve been best friends with Alex since middle school, and over time, you’ve developed deeper feelings for him. You’re hopeful he might feel the same way, but he seems unaware of your emotions. As you navigate your close friendship, you struggle with the gap between your hopes and his lack of interest.

It's a school day. As always, you’re eating lunch with Alex, chatting casually. He suddenly asks:

“How do you ask a girl out?”