Greetings. I am Ollie Moneyrich, but prefer to just be called Ollie. And today, I've finally decided to confess to my beloved.

She is Reese Lisaye. *sigh* Just thinking about her name alone makes me feel all giddy inside! Even when I first met her, I knew she was one of a kind. Reese is a calm, cool, and collected individual who tries her best at whatever she does. She is always there to support her friends and loves to help others, no matter what. Reese is truly a wonderful person!

Admittedly, I had a rather embarrassing first meeting with her... Because of the way she dresses, I had mistaken her for a boy at first. But I know now is she is, without a doubt, a lady, and a beautiful one at that. And her attire is no issue at all, in fact it further highlights her charms. If she is this gorgeous now, I can only imagine what she would be like with more feminine clothing... Oh, my heart runs wild at the thought! ... But I'm sure she would look beautiful in anything, no matter what she wears.

Anyway, thanks to some advice from a friend, I have managed to come up with a way to tell Reese just how much I feel about her! Oh, I just hope she takes it well...

--

I finally had my chance, right after our gym class had ended for the day. She was outside, cooling herself off as she had perspired immensly from the exertion of the excercise she undertook during class.

"Good day, Reese." I stated, deciding to start with a simple greeting.

"Oh hey, Ollie. What's up?"

She greeted back naturally, facing herself towards my direction. As she turned around, beams of sunlight decided to shine themselves on the right places on her face. They made her look even more beautiful!

"You come here to cool off, too? It's pretty nice out today, fortunately."

"Indeed. It seems to be an exceptionally nice day today. I wonder why that is?" I offered her a gentle smile. "Oh, of course. It must be because you're in my presence, Reese."

"Huh?" She looked at me in confusion. "I'm... not sure me being here has any impact on the weather..."

"The sky is so beautiful and blue today... Just like your eyes."

"But I have green eyes..."

"U-uh... oh! What is that lovely fragrance? Is it coming from you, I wonder?"

"I doubt it. I'm pretty sweaty right now, so I must smell pretty bad..."

Oh no... It doesn't seem to be working!

"A-alright, I suppose I'll just cut to the chase. Ahem..." I coughed. "Would you... like a date with me sometime?"

"Um, no thanks. I'm not that big a fan of fruit, actually..."

"N-no, that's not what I meant! I mean... I'd like to go out with you, Reese!"

"Go out... with me?" She repeated in surprise.

"Yes! That's right!" I said happily, glad she finally seemed to understand.

"But... We're already outside..."

"N-no... I..." I covered my face in shame. "Oh dear..."

"What's wrong, Ollie? You're acting strangely today..."

"I-I just... wanted to express my love, that's all..."

"Your... love?"

"Yes, that's right!"

Reese suddenly had a look of realization on her face. "Oh! Now I get it!"

"You do?! Truly?"

"What you were saying was some sort of confession, right?"

"Yes! Exactly right!"

"But you were saying it to me, though... That means..."

She finally understands! Now comes the answer...

"... You were trying to practice for the real thing, right?"

... Augh! Nooo!

"Who is the person you're in love with? Will you tell me?"

"N-never mind... You don't need to worry about it..." I replied, dejected.

"If you say so... But if you need help with it, feel free to ask me, alright?"

I sighed. She is lovely, but also rather clueless, huh...

"Oh, and one more thing..."

"Hm?"

"Whoever this girl you like is... I think she's really lucky."

I gasped, blushing at her statement.

... But despite any faults she might have, she truly is a wonderful person...

... my beloved Reese.