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TOO SHY TO MAKE A MOVE

Shy Tim vs Sarah

By Samuel IchuPublished 11 months ago 4 min read
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Panel 1: Introducing our protagonist, a shy guy named Tim, who has a major crush on his classmate, Sarah. He’s been admiring her from afar for weeks now, but he’s too nervous to even speak to her.

Panel 2: Tim’s friend, Alex, tries to give him some encouraging words. “Come on, Tim! You’ve got this! Just talk to her!”

Panel 3: Tim shakes his head nervously. “I can’t! What if she doesn’t like me? What if I say something stupid?”

Panel 4: Alex tries to give him a confidence boost. “That’s not going to happen! You’re smart, funny, and kind. What’s not to like?”

Panel 5: Tim finally works up the courage to talk to Sarah. He stammers out a greeting and tries to initiate a conversation.

Panel 6: Sarah responds kindly, but Tim is so nervous that he accidentally knocks over his books and papers.

Panel 7: Mortified, Tim apologizes and tries to pick up his things. Sarah helps him, asking if he’s okay.

Panel 8: Tim feels like a complete failure and just wants to disappear. Sarah tries to reassure him that it was no big deal.

Panel 9: Tim gets an idea. Maybe if he can impress Sarah with a talent or skill, she’ll notice him more.

Panel 10: Tim tries to do a magic trick he’s been practicing. Unfortunately, he messes up and ends up spilling water all over himself.

Panel 11: Sarah stifles a laugh, but Tim is mortified once again.

Panel 12: Tim decides to take a break and try to regroup. He sits down on a bench and puts his head in his hands.

Panel 13: Suddenly, he feels a tap on his shoulder. He looks up to see Sarah, holding out a handkerchief.

Panel 14: Sarah tells him that she thinks he’s really interesting and would like to get to know him better.

Panel 15: Tim can’t believe it! He’s so overjoyed that he forgets his shyness and gives Sarah a hug.

Panel 16: In the end, Tim learns that sometimes it’s okay to fail and that being vulnerable can lead to great rewards. He’s grateful for his friend Alex’s encouragement and thankful that he had the courage to talk to Sarah.

As Tim and Sarah start talking more and more, Tim realizes that he is falling deeper and deeper in love with her. Sarah, on the other hand, is just looking for a friendly connection and is not interested in pursuing anything romantic with Tim.

At first, Tim is upset and confused by Sarah's lack of interest in him. He can't understand how someone so sweet, funny, and kind could not feel the same way towards him. He spends a lot of time questioning himself and wondering what he did wrong.

One day, Tim's friend Alex notices that something is bothering him and asks him what's going on. Tim confides in Alex about his feelings for Sarah and how she is not interested in him. Alex listens patiently and offers him some advice.

"Tim, sometimes there is nothing we can do to change someone's feelings towards us. It's not a reflection on who we are as a person or what we bring to the table. You are amazing just the way you are, and if Sarah can't see that, then it's her loss.

You need to focus on your own happiness and not get wrapped up in what someone else thinks or feels. There are so many amazing people out there who would be lucky to have you in their life. Don't let this one rejection define your worth."

Tim takes Alex's words to heart and slowly starts to move on from Sarah. He begins expanding his social circle and meeting new people, discovering new hobbies and interests.

One day, out of the blue, Sarah reaches out to him. She apologizes for leading him on and explains that she was going through a difficult time and wasn't ready to pursue anything romantic.

Tim has mixed feelings – on the one hand, hearing from Sarah makes him happy because he still cares for her deeply. On the other hand, he's confused about what to do now that she's back in his life.

Over the next few weeks, Tim and Sarah reconnect and start spending more time together. However, Tim is careful not to get his hopes up too high. He doesn't want to get hurt again or be led on if Sarah is not interested in him romantically.

As time goes on, Tim and Sarah's friendship deepens. They spend long hours talking on the phone, going on walks, and enjoying each other's company. Tim learns more about Sarah's hopes and dreams, and he admires her strength and determination.

Eventually, Tim realizes that he is still in love with Sarah. He musters up the courage to tell her how he feels, hoping that she might feel the same way.

Sarah thanks him for his honesty but tells him that she still doesn't see him that way. She values him as a friend but does not have romantic feelings towards him.

This time, Tim is not devastated by Sarah's rejection. He realizes that there are other amazing people out there who will appreciate him for who he is. He's grateful for Sarah's friendship and will always cherish the memories they made together.

In the end, Tim learns that sometimes love doesn't work out the way we want it to, but that doesn't mean it's not worth pursuing. He's proud of himself for taking a chance on love and putting himself out there. He knows that someday, he will find someone who loves him unconditionally, just the way he is.

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