Bel should have gotten something to drink. And not one of the specialty drinks, as he wanted to know what what he was thinking was coming from himself. "We are friends," he started. "And... well, I'm discovering that spending time with someone means you noticing things you overlook about them at first." It probably didn't help that Bel's normal reaction to other Underdark folk was caution as to how they would treat a drow, which usually kills any flirtation dead.

"So, yes, I do find you attractive. Not just in a 'he's going to make someone else very happy' way, in a 'I wonder if he's interested in me' way." Gods, why was this so awkward? Normally he was better at this, but it felt like he couldn't just try flirtation with someone he knew and be understood. "I'm fine with keeping things as they stand now, but... I'd be open to a change if you are."

Did he have any idea what he was doing? Not a one. While Bel has had platonic friends, and physical relationships that became friendships, he hasn't been in a situation where he's brought up changing feelings to a friend since his adolescence, which might explain how painfully awkward this feels.