*At Buford's Cafe*
" Kris, can I share something with you? " Vern asked. " Yes, of course. " She said. "There was a time when I liked Ora. " Kris was going to choke on her coffee. Instead, she gulped down and asked, "what? " Vern nodded. " So, you still like her? " Kris asked, with an ache in her heart. " No. I've come to like someone else. " "Oh." That was all Kris said. " I like you, Kris. " Vern confessed. Kris's eyes widened. "I think I feel more than like. It's not a simple crush. When I saw Ora for the first time, it was different. It was a crush. But when I got to know you, I fell for you. I feel deeply for you. And I can't hide it anymore. " Vern said. Kris's eyes were welling up. "Hey. Hey. It's okay if you don't return my feelings. We still can be friends. No hard feelings. " V
