Hot chocolate! He was willing to totally humiliate me for a couple of hot chocolates? I thought it was because I didn't go out with him.That also may have had something to do with it, Jeremy said, scratching his head. He liked you, too.Too? Madison repeated, cocking her head.Jeremy flashed an embarrassed smile. Well, at the time, I had a major crush on you. I thought it was pretty obvious.Madison's heart skipped a tiny beat. Maybe all wasn't lost after all. You did?He shoved his hands in his pockets and rocked back on his heels. That's why I didn't apologize right away. I just couldn't face you.
In a moment of reflection, Madison realizes that someone was willing to compromise their dignity for something as simple as hot chocolate, pondering if this was because she rejected his advances. Jeremy reveals that his crush on her complicates the situation, as he struggles with his own feelings of embarrassment and inadequacy for not confronting her sooner.
Madison is taken aback by this revelation, feeling a spark of hope as Jeremy admits to liking her. His admission brings a new perspective to their interaction, allowing her to reconsider the possibility of a connection between them. As Jeremy shares his past feelings, Madison's heart flutters, leading to a newfound sense of opportunity in their relationship.
