I don't think it usually happens that way, [ he begins, almost sheepish, ] the, uh-- the asking.
[ Dammit. Sam stands his ground, glances upward, takes a breath. Counts to ten. ]
If that was about... something to do with everything that's happened lately, then I get it. I've been there. [ He'd yet to forget his drunken kiss to Jo a long while back. ] But if it was more than that--
[ Words! He almost swears, frustrated with himself, not wanting to screw this up, more than anything not wanting to screw this up. ]
I value our friendship, too. More than... [ Most things. ] ... But I've gotta be straight with you. Especially after that.
[ While they're showing their hands, he might as well return the favor. ]
I know how messed up everything is here and how tough it's been for you. The last thing I want to do is to make things harder. But I think I'm in love with you.
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[ Dammit. Sam stands his ground, glances upward, takes a breath. Counts to ten. ]
If that was about... something to do with everything that's happened lately, then I get it. I've been there. [ He'd yet to forget his drunken kiss to Jo a long while back. ] But if it was more than that--
[ Words! He almost swears, frustrated with himself, not wanting to screw this up, more than anything not wanting to screw this up. ]
I value our friendship, too. More than... [ Most things. ] ... But I've gotta be straight with you. Especially after that.
[ While they're showing their hands, he might as well return the favor. ]
I know how messed up everything is here and how tough it's been for you. The last thing I want to do is to make things harder. But I think I'm in love with you.