As promised @wingcinna the edited version!
"Well this went horribly sideways..." They rested their head heavily on one hand as they stared at a decrepit plant. A lithe finger reached out and poked a barren twig. In another life that twig had bore green leaves and fresh buds. It had been carefully trimmed and manicured into the shape of a heart over several seasons. One group of overzealous insects later and it looked more like kindling.
"I should have known better than to leave it out where they could reach it." Their head dropped to the table with a dull thump.
"How am I supposed to confess my love now?!"
"Oh! This was for a love confession?!" A bright voice from behind set their whole body rigid. "Let me help! Let me help! Pleeeeeaaassseee? Pretty please with a cherry on top?" She looked up at them bright eyes.
"No! No, no, no... I couldn't possibly... ask for your help..." They quickly bolted into an upright position and turned to look at Sajna. "I'll just... think if something else!" They plastered on a rather convincing smile.
Sajna's cheeks puffed slightly as she pouted. "Are you sure?" She poked their muscly arm idly.
"Yes. Positive. Thank you very much for your kind offer though." With that, they got up and beat hasty retreat. It was only after they had gotten around a nearby corner they realized the plant had been left behind. After a brief internal debate, they sighed long and hard. Then they turned back for it. No sooner had they spun around they ran right into someone. For good or for worse, it was Sajna holding a rather healthy looking shrub.
"I know you said you didn't want my help, but you've been working on this for a long time! It seemed like such a shame!" She smiled sheepishly as she offered them the shrub.
"You knew I was working on it the whole time?!" It was a groan more than anything. So much for a secret...
"Yeah... Did you not want anyone to know?" She seemed worried now.
"No, well yes... But it's not bad that you knew... I guess?” They rocked back and forth from foot to foot awkwardly. “Anyways you should keep it." Trying not to make the situation any worse they started to walk away again.
"Wait this was meant for someone very special! You should give it to them!" She chased after them with the shrub outstretched.
"It was meant for you!" They blurted out quickly as they turned to face her.
"Me?" Her body seemed to process the meaning before her mind as her cheeks went aflame. "It was meant for me?"
"Yes you. Please enjoy! See you later! Bye!" Whoosh! They fled the awkward moment leaving Sajna to process.
"It was meant for me!!!" Rang through the air followed by a chorus of delighted giggling.
