Since I hadn't formally confessed to you, here it is.
Santino, I admire you. Because like is such a powerful word with a
heavy meaning behind it, I can't say that I have already like you, but I know that these simple feelings I have for you today will eventually grow as I believe that the simplest things matter the most. I'd like to get to know you
better if you'd let me. Can I shoot my shot when I'm finally sure about my feelings for you?