Glad We Could Be Friends!

(there's a level of hesitation in the first few lines)
Well... tonight surely has been a wonderful experience for me. I'm really glad that we got together and... did this. Well look I've got to go home so... I'll just call you when I get home if that's okay? Honestly, tonight has been one of the most... /interesting/ nights I've ever had. I've never been to Barcade before but holy shit I'd love to go there again as soon as possible. I just love the atmosphere there and everyone just seems to friendly and nice.

(pause)
N-no... No I don't want to come with you, sorry. I mean... I don't mean to be rude, honestly. And I know you're trying. You seem like a great person and all. But I'm just not really interested in taking this any further and I guess I should be upfront with you about that. I mean, tonight was great for what it was. But I can't really see myself going any further with this.

It's nothing wrong with you! You shouldn't blame yourself just because one girl in this large world doesn't want to date you. I just think it's best if we stay friends. I'd rather we stayed friends. I mean we get along in so many ways. And I love our banter when it comes to video games and comics and anime. And I don't want to suddenly lose that just because I decide not to date you. And hopefully you can understand that it's nothing to do with you. If anything it's more to do with me.

(sigh of relief, twinge of happiness)
I'm glad you understand. You wouldn't believe how many people in the past have called me a "Cunt" or a "Bitch" or "Slut" just because I wouldn't date them. And it was so weird because a moment ago they were extremely nice and friendly and the next they were shouting slurs at me. One guy almost hit me actually and someone had to intervene. It was a big... big mess and I'm glad it's behind me. But it's good to know that... you seem genuine in wanting to be my friend.

I know this seems rather sudden and abrupt when you consider that this night seemed to be going great. I don't know. Maybe I shouldn't have taken this date.... which is the last thing you want to hear but I figured if I didn't try then I wouldn't know how I truly felt! And I had so much fun with you and I'd love to continue having great nights with you. Just in a different capacity.

(bring it down, sad)
And so closes our episode. With me catching the next train home and with you wandering the streets of New York City alone looking for someone to pity you for the night. I don't mean that to come off as negative as it is. Sometimes it's best for us if we just... wander around, not sure where to go. Something magical always happens in those moments.

(there's a hug, whispering in his ear)
You're a wonderful person. And I'd very much love to be your friend still. You're also incredibly funny. So don't forget that. Never forget that.

(let go of the hug)
I'll call you tomorrow and maybe we can go back to the Barcade so I can beat your high score on Space Invaders. Cheers! And have a good night! And remember what I said!