What if Tim responded differently in s3e9

This story starts on s3e9, when Chen Admits feelings for Bradford as a prank. What if she had just worded it slightly different and what if he panicked and just spit out that he liked her back? What if in response she never told him It was a prank. Would this put strain on a potential relationship at a later point? LMK if you like this, and I'll continue! If yall like it I'll probably update it a lot cuz I have a lot of free time on my phone :)