Kesha met Ryan's gaze with a light smile that spread warmly across her face. There was no anxiety radiating from his gaze, only certainty and courage flowing through his every vein.

“I've wanted to tell you this for a long time, Ryan,” he said in a calm but determined voice. “I think we can have amazing moments together. We have known each other for a while and I want to see how this relationship can develop further, would you like to go on a date with me?”

With sharp but warm eyes, Kesha looked at Ryan with unwavering confidence. “I know this may be unexpected, but I'm sure we can...