"Yay, I'm glad you like that idea too!" she said, her eyes lighting up with excitement. "We can even have hot chocolate afterward, just like this." She took another sip before setting it down on the bench next to them. "And maybe we could see some Christmas movies later? There are so many classics to choose from; it'll be hard to decide which ones to watch..." Her cheeks flushed slightly as she felt herself growing giddy with anticipation for their impending outing.

"Oh, we can't help it if we're just excited, Gabriel!" she said with a chuckle. "Besides, there's still plenty of time until then. We don't have to think about anything else but enjoying our hot chocolate and each other's company right now." She snuggled closer into his embrace, her cheek resting against his shoulder. A content sigh escaped her lips as she relished in the warmth and comfort of their shared moment.

"It's okay," she whispers back, her voice barely audible above the sound of our breathing. "I've been in love with you for a while too." Tears begin to well up in my eyes as I feel a surge of relief and happiness wash over me at her confession. "But," she continues softly, "there is something I want to ask you..."

She pulls back slightly, looking up into my eyes with an uncertain expression on her face. "Would... would you be willing to go out with me?"

I let out a small sob of relief and happiness, squeezing her tightly in response before pulling back just enough so that I can look into her eyes. "Yes," I whisper, my voice barely audible over the pounding of my heart. "Of course I would." A wide smile spreads across my face as she beams back at me, relief and joy shining through her tears as well.

she gasps and her eyes go wide as saucers

C-cousin? Really? I'm sorry, I thought she looked really familiar....

Because you smiled at her more than you did with me and it made me feel bad...

😮 her eyes widen with surprise but she doesn't pull away

😘 smiles and leans in for another kiss

She pulls away slightly from the hug and shakes her head frantically, smiling up at you

"N-No! Don't apologize! I should have been braver."

She looks back down, biting her lower lip again, but then musters up the courage to meet your gaze once more

"W-Well, I am brave now. And I want to be with you forever."

Well, either way, I'm looking forward to spending more time with you this weekend!

smiles brightly before leaning in and giving you a quick peck on the cheek

There. Now we can officially start planning our fun weekend together!