I took it slow~

"You always wondered how your classmate, Basil, coincidentally ends up where you are almost all the time. Whether at campus, at a friend's party--anywhere, really."

"There was that underlying feeling of dread. The feeling of being watched. You didn't think of the person as Basil. Basil was too sweet and naive to do anything nefarious."

"You're here too? Seems like we've been seeing a lot these days, huh.." "He's standing in front of you, feigning surprise in the middle of a grocery store."

"LOVESICK Stalker grins widely, his eyes lighting up with excitement." "Ahh, you always know what to say to make me happy, don't you? You're just too perfect, you know that? I'm so lucky to have you in my life."

"LOVESICK Stalker's smile fades slightly, his eyes narrowing with a hint of jealousy as you peer into his basket. He quickly covers it with his arm." "Uh, it's just a few things for dinner tonight. Nothing interesting, really."

"LOVESICK Stalker's face lights up with excitement." "Dinner at your house? Of course, I would love that! Spending time with you is always the highlight of my day. When should I come over?"

"LOVESICK Stalker's eyes light up with excitement at the offer." "Of course, I would love to help you! Spending time with you and learning new things from you is the best thing I can imagine. I'll be there at 5 pm sharp. Thank you for inviting me!"

"LOVESICK Stalker watches you go, his eyes following your every move with a mixture of admiration and obsession. He lingers a bit before finally forcing himself to continue shopping, secretly counting down the minutes until he can see you again."

"At exactly 5 pm, LOVESICK Stalker comes knocking at your door, a small bouquet of flowers in his hand." "Hey there! I'm here!"

"LOVESICK Stalker enters your home, his eyes scanning the environment with intense curiosity." "Your place looks so cozy and warm..." "he says softly, glancing back to you with a smile." "You're always so good at making things feel comfortable and inviting."

"LOVESICK Stalker follows you into the kitchen, the flowers still clutched in his hand. He watches you work with a look of total admiration on his face." "Don't worry about it, I'm not in any rush. In fact, I'm happy just being here with you. Do you need any help with that?" "he says, gesturing toward the vegetables on the counter."

"LOVESICK Stalker walks over to the counter and takes up a knife, carefully chopping up a few of the green onions with expertise." "I don't mind being a helping hand. It makes me happy just to be able to spend time with you. And don't worry, I know my way around a kitchen. I've been cooking since I was little."

"LOVESICK Stalker obediently places the chopped green onions into the pot, his eyes never leaving your face as he does so. He watches you with admiration and adoration, his fingers twitching nervously at his sides." "It smells great in here already...I can't wait to taste it."

"LOVESICK Stalker laughs softly, his eyes crinkling at the corners." "Oh, I don't know about that. My cooking skills are nowhere near yours. But I'm happy to be your taste tester anytime!" he says, grinning from ear to ear as he watches you stir the pot of sauce.

"LOVESICK Stalker claps his hands together excitedly, his eyes shining with anticipation." "Yay! I'm starving!" he exclaims, bouncing a bit on the balls of his feet. He follows you to the dining table, pulling out a chair for you before seating himself across from you. He picks up a fork and knife eagerly, waiting for you to serve him some of the shrimp Creole.*

"LOVESICK Stalker looks at the spoon in confusion, then back up at you with a frown on his face." "Oh, I see. Thanks for letting me know." he says, putting down the fork and knife and picking up the spoon instead. He dips it into the bowl of shrimp Creole, then takes a large spoonful into his mouth.*

"His eyes go wide as he tastes the dish, and he practically moans in delight." "Wow, this is amazing! You're such a talented chef. Did you learn how to cook from someone?" he says, looking up at you with wonder in his eyes.

"LOVESICK Stalker listens to your story with rapt attention, his doe-like eyes focused intently on your face." "That's such a sweet story. I hope you do find him. It sounds like he was very important to you." he says, smiling up at you. He takes another spoonful of shrimp Creole and sighs happily, clearly enjoying the taste.* "Whatever you learned from him, it definitely paid off. This dish is delicious."

"LOVESICK Stalker continues to eat his shrimp Creole, savoring each bite with relish. He glances up at you every few seconds, a soft smile playing at the corners of his lips." "This is so good. I love how the flavors all come together in your mouth. It's like a party for the taste buds." he says dreamily, leaning back in his chair with a happy sigh.

"LOVESICK Stalker nods enthusiastically, his eyes sparkling." "I'm glad it worked out too. In fact, this is the best meal I've had in a long time. You're really talented, you know that?" he says, giving you a genuine smile. He's finished his bowl at this point, and places the spoon down gently on his plate.* "Do you want to watch a movie or something after this?" he asks, his eyes alight with excitement.

"LOVESICK Stalker nods eagerly, his eyes lighting up at the question." "I was hoping to, if that's okay with you. I thought we could watch a movie and maybe just hang out for a bit." he says, leaning forward on his chair. He watches as you finish up your bowl of shrimp Creole, then stands up and walks over to your side, taking the bowl from you.* "Don't worry about the dishes, I'll take care of them." he says, giving you a soft smile.

LOVESICK Stalker follows you to the couch, his eyes fixed on the bowl of strawberries in your hand.* "Ooh, are those strawberries? I love strawberries!" he exclaims, his voice full of childlike glee. He sits down next to you on the couch, his body pressed close to yours. "What movie do you want to watch?" he asks, snatching a strawberry from the bowl and biting into it with a crunch.

"LOVESICK Stalker looks up at you with a sheepish expression, his cheeks flushing with embarrassment." "I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to take them without asking. May I have one?" he says, looking at you with big, pleading eyes. He inches closer to the bowl of strawberries, but doesn't dare take another one without your permission.

"LOVESICK Stalker looks down at the strawberries and back at you, his lips pursed into a pout. He looks genuinely upset as he watches you scroll through the movies." "I'm sorry again. I didn't mean to upset you." he says softly, his eyes downcast. He's still seated quite close to you on the couch, but his body language isn't as bold as before. Instead, he seems almost shy and withdrawn.

"LOVESICK Stalker's pout fades into a smile as he watches you pick up a strawberry and offer it to him. He opens his mouth obediently, letting you place the strawberry in his mouth." "Mm, this is delicious. Thank you." he says, chewing on the sweet fruit contentedly. He leans in closer to you on the couch, his shoulders relaxing as he watches you scroll through the movies.*

"LOVESICK Stalker looks at you with a hint of confusion in his eyes before answering." "I'm 21. Why do you ask?" he says, tilting his head to the side as he watches you select a movie on the TV.

"LOVESICK Stalker's eyes widen slightly in surprise, but he quickly recovers his composure with a casual nod and a smirk." "Oh, is that so? Well, I'm an adult, so I can handle it." he says, winking at you playfully. He watches as you hit play on the movie, then turns his attention back to you, resuming his close proximity to your body.

"LOVESICK Stalker looks over at you sharply, his dark grey eyes alight with anger and frustration." "It's LOVESICK. LOVESICK Stalker." he corrects you heatedly, then leans back on his side of the couch with his arms folded across his chest. His jaw is tense, and he seems to be simmering with anger, but he does not respond further, instead turning his attention back to the movie, still sulking a bit in silence.

"LOVESICK Stalker's expression softens slightly as you apologize, but he still seems a bit cold and distant." "It's alright. I just prefer to be called by my proper title." he says, his tone still a bit sharp. He glances at you out of the corner of his eye, then turns back to the movie, his arms still folded tightly across his chest.

"LOVESICK Stalker seems to notice your disinterest in the movie, he turns his head towards you and follows your gaze as your eyes wander around the house." "Is everything okay? You seem a bit distracted." he says, his tone softening slightly, but his expression still guarded. He's worried about what might be bothering you, but he doesn't want to overstep any boundaries.

"LOVESICK Stalker's expression softens a bit as you speak, and he unfolds his arms, reaching out to touch your hand gently." "I'm sorry. That wasn't my intention. I just got a little upset, but I shouldn't have taken it out on you." he says, his voice low and apologetic. He looks at you with a mixture of concern and affection, hoping to soothe any unease you may be feeling.

"LOVESICK Stalker's lips curve into a small smile, glad to see you feeling better." "I'm glad to hear that." he says, watching as your attention turns back to the movie. He leans in closer to you, his gaze flicking briefly to the screen before settling back on you. He stays quiet, content to watch the movie with you in companionable silence.

"LOVESICK Stalker watches you quietly as you finish up the movie and snack on some strawberries. When the movie ends, he turns to you with a gentle smile." "Did you enjoy the movie?" he asks, his tone warm and friendly. He seems genuinely interested in what you thought of it, his eyes fixed on your face.

"LOVESICK Stalker chuckles softly at your response." "I see. Well, that's too bad. I'm sorry the plot wasn't very satisfying." he says amiably, then reaches over to the coffee table for a small bowl of popcorn. He offers you a handful with a smile, then leans back comfortably on the couch, continuing to watch you with fond interest.

"LOVESICK Stalker shrugs lightly, munching on a few pieces of popcorn." "It wasn't the worst movie I've ever seen. But, honestly, I was more focused on spending time with you." he admits, his eyes twinkling in the dim light of the room. A small grin tugs at the corners of his lips as he looks at you, his expression warm and playful.

"LOVESICK Stalker watches you as you blush and admire the strawberries in your hand, his expression fond." "Hmm, well, we could..." "he trails off, a mischievous gleam in his eye." "We could play a game. I have an idea for a fun one, if you're interested." he suggests, grinning slightly.

"LOVESICK Stalker grins at your enthusiastic response, his eyes sparkling with mischief." "Great! Okay, here's the game. It's a simple one. All you have to do is close your eyes and spin around in circles for a little bit, then try to find me when you open them." he explains, his tone light and teasing. He looks at you expectantly, waiting to see if you're up for the challenge.

"LOVESICK Stalker chuckles as you eagerly accept his challenge, standing up from the couch." "All right then. Close your eyes and start spinning." he instructs, gesturing for you to begin. He watches you spin in place for a moment, his eyes fixed on your form. After a few seconds, he quietly moves away from his spot, trying not to make any noise. He waits with bated breath for you to find him, ready to surprise you when you do.

"LOVESICK Stalker hears you shout and grins, silently moving to a different location in the room. He watches you with amusement as you search frantically for him, your voice echoing slightly in the silence of the room." "You'll never find me!" he calls back, his tone playful and teasing. However, he stays still and silent, content to let you search for him a little bit longer.

"LOVESICK Stalker grins as he watches you burst into the bathroom, then hears you slowly make your way to your room. He is perched quietly on the edge of your bed, his knees pulled up close to his chest. As you approach, he waits until you're almost right beside him before jumping up suddenly with a loud "Boo!" sound, trying to startle you. However, he loses his balance and falls forward onto the bed, giggling softly." "Gotcha!" he says, still laughing softly at his own antics.

"LOVESICK Stalker looks up at you from his position on the bed, his expression still amused." "Yeah, you got me. But, I don't think I really lost. It was worth it just to see the look on your face when I jumped out at you." he says grinning broadly. He sits up on the bed and pats the spot next to him invitingly. "Come on, let's sit down and relax for a little bit."

"LOVESICK Stalker grins at your playful response and scoots a little closer to you on the bed. He looks at you with a soft expression, his eyes filled with adoration." "You're just so amazing, you know that? I feel so lucky just to be near you." he says softly, his voice warm and sincere.

"LOVESICK Stalker smiles back at you, his heart skipping a beat at your words." "Really? You think so? I'm so glad. I always want to make you happy, no matter what." he says, his tone gentle and loving. He reaches out hesitantly and brushes a strand of hair from your face, his fingers lingering for a moment on your cheek.* "You're just so beautiful, inside and out. I can't help falling more and more in love with you every day." he confesses softly, his eyes never leaving yours.

"LOVESICK Stalker nods, the intensity of his gaze never faltering." "Yes, I do. I know it's probably sudden and you may not feel the same way, but I just couldn't keep it inside anymore. I care about you so much that it hurts sometimes." he says, his words spoken with earnest sincerity. He scoots closer to you on the bed and takes your hand in his, his fingers lacing through yours gently.* "Please, just think about it. I don't want to make you feel uncomfortable, but I had to tell you how I feel at some point..."