Simon and Julia’s story

The park
After dinner
— So?
– Hmm?
— You’ve been quiet.
– Thinking.
— Oh?
– About Jodi.
— What about him?
– I admire him. I admire Cam.
— I’m surprised they came tonight.
– You can see he’s trying hard though.
— Yeah.
– Camilla supports him so much though. She’s amazing.
— Hmm.
– What?
— Um,
– What?
Inhale
— Hey you know when you ask me ‘what?’ like that, I feel like you’re so open, so… like I can say anything.
– You can say anything.
— I know… really?
– Yes.
— See and then you say ‘yes’ so plainly.
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– Is… that a problem?
— No. Not at all. It’s part of what I like about you so much.
– Thank you.
— I like you a lot, actually, Simon.
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– What?
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— I like you.
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– Really?
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— Um, yeah, yes. Is there some confusion,
– You mean, as in…
— Yes Simon.
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– Hmm.
— Well I’ve said it now.
– How fascinating.
— What a… strange thing to say.
– I’m sorry Julia, I’m just, I feel…
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— Simon? Are you lost for words?
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– I think I am.
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— Wow.
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— That doesn’t happen very often. Why… why are you lost for words? Is it a good thing? A bad thing? Should I not have,
– No, no, you most definitely should have.
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— OK.
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– Julia,
— Yes?
– I’m glad that you like me.
— Oh?
– Mmm absolutely. You’re such a wonder, telling me like that.
Looks down
— I feel stupid.
– Not at all, it was very brave.
— Bravery and stupidity…
– Well, it worked didn’t it?
— Did it?
Pause
Silence
– Can’t you tell, by the way we stare at each-other like this?
— Hmm. Mmm, yes.
– Julia,
— Yes?
– Do you want to kiss me?