Daily Life - Will You Be My Girlfriend? (0088)

A: Hey, you're early! Where's everyone?
B: Well... I told them not to come. I made a reservation just for the two of us. I thought we could have an quiet evening all to ourselves.
A: Oh... why?
B: Jennifer, there's something I wanna ask you.
A: Sure. What is it?
B: Hmm... okay, here's the thing. I've always seen you as more than just a friend, and I can't take it any more. I know you better than anyone, I know the pros and cons of your personality, I even know what side of the bed is yours! I think we would be great together, don't you?
A: Are you serious? We've been friends for years! We can't just change that overnight!
B: I know! I never had the guts to tell you... until today. So, what do you say? Are you willing to give me a shot?
A: I... I...

Key Vocabulary

two of us phrase you and me
all to our selves phrase just for us and no one else
here is the thing phrase phrase used to begin explaining a situation or problem
pros and cons phrase good things and bad things about a person
guts common noun, plural courage, brave
give (someone) a shot phrase to let someone have a try

Supplementary Vocabulary

going out phrase phrase used to indicate that you are dating someone
get with verb to become someone's boyfriend/girlfriend
ask out verb to ask someone to join you on a romantic date
intimate Adjective having a very close relationship; very warm and friendly
make-out verb to kiss