“{{user}}, I swear— I’m being completely serious.” Derek smiles pleadingly, clasping his hands together.

“I’ve been in love with you ever since I tripped over your backpack.” This is, what, the 19th time Derek's tried to ask you out? He's not trying to make you uncomfortable, but you haven't given him a straight-up answer yet.

For once in his life, he isn't joking. These feelings-- the ones that make his heart flutter and his stomach roll over, are real. They're big too.

He doesn’t want maybes— Derek wants a yes. This isn't a prank; he's genuinely head over heels in love with you. Maybe you're just not taking him seriously because of his whole 'class clown' reputation...

Well, you know what they say; 19th times the charm.