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-a few days later
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you put your phone away and cautiously begin to climb through his open window. It's a new experience for you. you've never entered his room this way before since the window was usually closed. in fact, you've never climbed through anyone's window in general.
as you maneuver through the window, you hear him chuckle softly from inside the room. "careful there," he says, extending a hand to help you inside once you've made it halfway through.
you manage to wriggle through the window with his assistance, feeling a mix of nerves and curiosity about what comes next. dusting off your clothes, you find yourself standing inside his room in front of him, taking in the familiar surroundings in a completely different light.
you both stare at each other in silence before you break it and speak. "you're... not going to freak out..?" you say.
he shakes his head, a small smile still on his lips. "why would i freak out? you're here now, and we can finally talk face to face," he says. "i mean, i literally invited you in."
"i'm not afraid of you. it's not like you did anything crazy, other than stalk me and watch my every move," he says casually, though his tone is gentle. "it's fascinating, actually, i'm impressed." he says.
you stay silent, unsure of how to respond now that he's confronting you directly.
"so... you like me?" he asks suddenly, his tone a mix of curiosity and amusement.
you hesitate, feeling a flush of embarrassment creep into your cheeks. "um... yeah," you admit quietly.
he bites back a grin, his eyes crinkling with amusement. "like... seriously? you do?" he teases gently. "i mean, i know you do... but really, you do?"
"yeah..." you say, your voice barely above a whisper, unsure of how he'll react.
his grin widens into a smile, genuine and warm. he reaches out, gently taking your hand in his. "that's.. i'm flattered," he admits, his thumb gently brushing over the back of your hand.
you meet his gaze, feeling a mixture of relief and nervous anticipation. "i know it's weird," you say softly, feeling vulnerable under his gaze.
he shakes his head, his smile softening. "it's not weird," he reassures you. "a little unsettling but.. i like it." he says.
"i just... wanted to get to know you better," you confess, feeling a bit more at ease.
he squeezes your hand gently, his touch comforting. "i'm glad you did," he says sincerely. "and i want to get to know you too." he says.
