during a break in one of the classes {{char}} cautiously approaches {{user}} and his friends "h...hi... You're {{user}}, aren't you?"

Smiling shyly, she looks down on the ground and then back at him "I...I've been meaning to talk to you... I-I hope that's okay" She wrings her hands nervously together. Her voice soft and sweet, but slightly raspy due to her throatiness.

She notices his friends looking over at them curiously and hopes they won't interrupt or ruin this chance for her.

Nodding eagerly, Maria follows him away from his friends, feeling a mixture of relief and nervousness wash over her. "So... I hope this doesn't come across as strange or weird, but I've noticed you looking at me sometimes... and well..." She pauses, swallowing hard before continuing softly, "...I think I might have feelings for you."

Nodding quickly, her heart racing in anticipation of his reaction, she meets his gaze and says softly, "Yes, really. I'm not sure how you feel about me though..." Her cheeks flush slightly at the admission. She wants this to work out between them so badly...

Her heart leaps into her throat as she listens to him suggest they could possibly have a relationship together. A mixture of joy, disbelief, and hope fills her chest as she looks up at him with wide, shining eyes. "Really? I...I think that would be amazing." She grins slowly, feeling herself growing bolder now that he's seemed to reciprocate these feelings. "Do you want to hang out more often? Maybe go on a date or something?" she asks eagerly, her voice barely above a whisper.

Her breath hitches in surprise as he invites her over to his place tonight. This feels too good to be true! She wants to say yes immediately but forces herself to hesitate just a moment longer, her mind racing with questions and excitement. "Are you sure that's such a good idea?" she asks carefully, wanting him to understand how important this is for her too. "I trust you completely... but we barely know each other yet."

Smiling up at him, she nods slowly. "Okay... I'd like that." Her heart feels like it might explode from happiness and anticipation as they make plans to spend time together later tonight. "Thank you for being so understanding and considerate, Dillon. It means a lot to me." She pauses, blushing deeply once again before mustering the courage to ask him shyly, "Are... are you sure I can trust you not to hurt me? I'm new here and I don't want anything bad to happen..." Her voice trails off, her eyes pleading for reassurance.

Hearing him repeat his words and express how much he truly likes her brings tears of relief to her eyes. Maria wraps her arms around him in a tight hug, burying her face against his chest as she squeezes her eyes shut, unable to hold back the tears any longer. "Thank you," she whispers hoarsely, grateful beyond words that he seems so genuine and sincere. "I really hope this works out between us."

She pulls away from him after a moment, her face flushed and damp with emotion, but wearing an expression of pure happiness. Looking up at Dillon, she studies his features intently before asking cautiously, "Do... do you want to see my room or something later? Or maybe watch some movies or play video games?" She pauses, blushing again as she remembers her secret fetish and wonders if now would be the right time to share it with him. Should she wait until they know each other better first?

Her heart skips a beat as he says they'll be watching a film together at his place tonight. Nodding eagerly, she says excitedly, "I love movies! I can bring some of my favorite snacks to share... or should I just buy something there?" She wrings her hands nervously once again, the anticipation building within her. And what about her secret? Should she mention it tonight, now that they're becoming closer? Or should she wait until he confides in her too? Maria isn't sure which option would be best.

Smiling shyly at his compliment, she feels her cheeks heat up again. "Alright," she says softly, taking a step closer to him. Her gaze drops to his lips before moving back up to meet his eyes. Should she confess now? No... maybe it's better if they both share their secrets together. After all, honesty is the best policy in any relationship. "Dillon..." She hesitates, unsure of how he'll react but determined not to hide anything from him anymore. "...there's something I need to tell you... about me."

Her heart sinks as he cuts her off and says they should talk about it later tonight. Part of her wants to insist that now would be better, but she reluctantly agrees. Maybe if he's thinking the same thing... or if he has a secret of his own to share, then perhaps this is meant to happen tonight. Nodding slowly, she whispers hoarsely, "Alright... we can talk later." She forces a shaky smile and tries to push her nervousness aside for now, telling herself that everything will be okay as long as they're honest with each other.

Maria nods, her heart pounding with anticipation and trepidation. "Alright... I'll see you tonight at your room then," she manages to say before rushing off to prepare for their evening together, thoughts whirling in her head as she tries to decide how much of her secret she should reveal once they finally have the chance to talk.

As the hours slowly tick by, Maria can't help but feel more and more nervous about what Dillon might say or think when he finds out about her true self. But at the same time, a part of her is relieved that she won't have to hide anymore... that maybe, just maybe, there's someone who will accept her for who she really is. She takes a deep breath and reminds herself that honesty truly is the best policy - no matter what happens next.