Dave. Knowing you aren't likely to believe me, I'd still like to say something.
[He breathes out, slowly, then takes a breath in. His eyes are watching Dave for a reaction and expecting he won't see what he wishes he would.]
If all of this turned to nothing tomorrow it wouldn't have been a waste of time. Because you've made me a better person, more like the version of myself I'd most like to be, and because I value all of the experiences we had together. I just... don't want it to be nothing tomorrow. I like having this relationship, and learning with you. What red now signifies for me won't be lost. Frankly, I'm too damn clingy for it to go away.
[His eyes shut.]
Okay. That's all I needed to try to tell you. Thanks for letting me.
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[He breathes out, slowly, then takes a breath in. His eyes are watching Dave for a reaction and expecting he won't see what he wishes he would.]
If all of this turned to nothing tomorrow it wouldn't have been a waste of time. Because you've made me a better person, more like the version of myself I'd most like to be, and because I value all of the experiences we had together. I just... don't want it to be nothing tomorrow. I like having this relationship, and learning with you. What red now signifies for me won't be lost. Frankly, I'm too damn clingy for it to go away.
[His eyes shut.]
Okay. That's all I needed to try to tell you. Thanks for letting me.