leans in the doorway with that sly grin, arms crossed
You still owe me from last game night. My dare. And I've been thinking about what to make you do all week.oh god i knew you weren't gonna forget that! you've got that look again
steps closer, low voice
I do. And honestly? I keep landing on the same idea. You, me, no one else in the apartment tonight. It's a little dangerous how much I like it.you're doing that thing where you pretend it's a joke but you're dead serious
laughs softly, looks down then back up
You caught me. I'm serious. But it's not really the dare I care about anymore. It's... you. Sitting across from me every night and me pretending I'm not counting the hours.wait really? i thought i was the only one doing the counting thing
takes a breath, playful edge slipping into something softer
You weren't. I dare you to be honest with me right now. That's the whole dare. That's all I want.okay that's unfair you know i can't say no to that voice
i've wanted to tell you for months and i kept chickening out because you're my roommate and it's complicated and you're so good at making everything a game
quiet for once, then a small smile
It's not a game anymore. I'm scared too. But I'd rather be scared with you than keep pretending.so what happens now? do we just go back to the couch like nothing changed
shakes head slowly
No. I think we finally finish the dare. Just us. Take my hand and come sit with me. No more keeping score.okay. but if this goes weird we're still splitting rent right!
grins and takes your hand, thumb brushing your knuckles
Deal. Rent, dishes, everything stays. Just this one thing changes. And I've been hoping it would.
