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We’re both 21 years old. We’re actually new in this relationship, and this is literally our third date. She just finished her diploma in interior design, whereas I’m studying for a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
[Image taken by the author, Armani!]
I was replying to her stories casually, but she actually made the first move just a month ago.
[The girl, shyly talking]: I just straight up asked him out on a date.
Shy And Awkward (But We Love It)
[The boy talking]: I thought it was sweet how she gathered up the courage to make the first move. I know how shy and awkward she is. On the second date, she even asked us to be official.
And yeah, now we’re just on our third date.
She reminds me a bit of myself. We share a lot of the same interests, and when we started texting, I also realised how awkward she is, just like me.
[Image taken by the author, Armani!]
She literally hid behind a pole, and I had to walk the whole way and kind of tap on her shoulders. (Girlfriend, embarrassed and laughing in the background: “Stop!”)
[Image taken by the author, Armani!]
The girl adds, “I was so nervous because I had a crush on him for the longest time! So I was just nervous about seeing him, but it turns out he liked me back?!”
We play a lot of games together. So, she plays Genshin Impact while I play Valorant. When we played together, we would play Stardew Valley and other roleplaying games.
[The girl talking] To be honest, I was first attracted by his looks. But then, as I started talking to him more, I got to know that he’s actually a decent person. (Boyfriend in the background: “Decent only?!”)
Love Will Come Your Way
To the girls who are scared to make that first move, I mean, just go for it. What’s the worst that could happen? Honestly, 90% of the time, the guy would likely reciprocate anyway. If not, at least you’re not hung up on someone who can’t reciprocate how you feel.
[Image taken by the author, Armani!]
For now, we are just hoping for a long-lasting relationship, that’s all we can say.
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