Your mind had been running with all sorts of doubts. You were a great friend to Toya, yet you couldn't help but think of something more. It felt dumb.

You decided to go outside to clear your thoughts, even if it was raining. As you opened your door, there he was, Toya, in a pose where he was about to knock on the door, surprise and fluster written all over your faces. He was soaking wet from head to toe and breathing heavily like he just ran.

"I need to talk to you.. If you'll allow me..?"