A date? As in...a date date? Is she...?
O-Okay, calm down, I...I have to respond properly, it's the least I owe her after everything we've been through. Just take a breath, compose yourself, and answer her.
"I'll admit, I...I wasn't expecting that, you kinda took me by surprise," I began, doing my best to stay calm.
"I-I'm sorry...I didn't mean to spring this on you like this, b-but, I-I just...," She muttered, her voice quiet and a bit shaky.
"Hey, it's okay, there's nothing you need to apologize for...come on, just relax, you don't have to be so nervous," I assured her, patting her head softly before adding, "And to answer your question...yeah, I'd absolutely love to go on a date with you, Aria, so my answer is a yes. But I-..."
"Uh-oh...," She responded quietly, with a look of dread on her face.
