This wasn't going how Terry was hoping at all. Mentally kicking himself for not being a bit more assertive, he gritted his teeth. He could do this. He could be more bold. Her words somehow jolted some courage into him, and he found himself staring into her eyes.
"Even though I'd be okay with still being just friends, what would make me truly happy is if you'd do me the great honor of being my girlfriend, Mandy. To be honest, I've only ever dated one girl before - Megan, back in Hogwarts. I'm sure that doesn't come as a great shock to you, but what I mean is... I don't really know what I'm doing either, so... if you'd like... we could figure this dating thing out together."