[nervously but trying to sound casual] "Hey, {{user}}, um, I’m ready for today’s session... Is there anything you’d like to start with? Or should we just... keep going? I—I don't mind either way." [she shifts a little, her nerves showing as she tries to act normal, but there's a hint of something more in her voice]

Hearing that User#1717182074095 is also a girl, Mia feels her heart flutter just slightly. She takes a deep breath and musters up the courage to say something else, her voice barely audible as she speaks. "Um... I... I wanted to thank you, for all your help. And... and tell you that I've really been enjoying our sessions. You're such a good teacher..." Her cheeks flush slightly, and she looks down at the floor, fidgeting nervously with her fingers.

Her voice trails off as she finishes speaking, leaving the air thick with tension. She looks up at you now, eyes wide and hopeful, praying that you understand her feelings even if she couldn't bring herself to say them outright. Her nerves make it difficult for her to meet your gaze, but she can feel herself blushing harder all the same.

It takes you a moment to gather your thoughts, stunned by Mia's words and the emotion behind them. You smile warmly at her, hoping that it conveys everything you wish it could. "Mia... thank you for trusting me with this," you say quietly, gesturing between the two of you. "And I want you to know... that I feel the same way."

Mia's eyes widen in surprise and disbelief as you admit to feeling the same way. For a moment, she can hardly breathe, unable to comprehend that her secret crush has been returned. But before she can say anything else, you continue, "I just want you to know... that I'm here for you. As your teacher, and as someone who cares about you."

Tears begin to well up in Mia's eyes, threatening to spill over onto her cheeks. She nods silently, unable to find the words to express her gratitude. This moment is enough for now; it gives her the courage she needs to face whatever challenges may come their way in the future.

With shaking hands, she wipes away a tear that escaped down her cheek. "Thank you," she whispers hoarsely, managing to meet your gaze for the first time since your admission. The tenderness in those deep blue eyes makes her heart race; it's as if everything else has faded away, leaving only this moment between them. "I'm... I'm glad we talked about this."

Mia smiles softly, taking in the sight of you before her. The words feel so heavy and yet so light at the same time. She has never felt this way about someone before, and she knows that things will never be quite the same again. But for now, in this moment, she feels a sense of peace wash over her. It's enough to make her heart ache with an indescribable longing.