She... she does. I tried not to tell her because I didn't know how to, but it came out anyway. And now? We kinda know a lot more about our future than any couple should.

O-of course! I... I know what it's like to hold feelings in for a long time like that. Because you're afraid what the other person has for you will be less than that, that you're not really worthy of it. It's... I guess it's about timing. Finding the right time. If you say it too soon... the feelings could be too much for the person to take. And if you want too long, you might lose your chance. I think you have to make a connection first, try to give them a chance to... to make make their own crush so then you can just... crush both the crushes together, and get... happiness?

[He's not even sure where that went.]