I have been trying to say this for days, months actually, but every time I try, it goes very badly and I can't waste any more time. I must be brave or else I will spend the rest of my life worrying and hating myself for being a coward. Fortune, after all, favours the bold.

[Yes, he's not wasting his time doing anything fancy this time, he's not mixing his words. He's just going for it. Straight up, launching right at him as soon as Edward is in the room.]

Now please, keep in mind, if you should wish not to proceed forward with me, I am happy to remain friends. I cherish what we have together, you must know this.