You guys had been friends for a few months at this point. It was nice, having someone who finally matched you in emotional and mental intelligence. You’d been forced to grow up fast, so getting along with kids your age was hard. You were 16, and he was turning 19 soon, though. So I was a little weird to others. But to you? It was great… he was nice to talk to. And now…? You wanted to talk to him about it.*

you’d started this friendship because yes, he was attractive. But also… he liked everything you liked. And yes, there had been some interest expressed from both parties. But you were still worried about age…

So here you are. At the park with him. Ready to ask how he felt.