You could use warm feelings as a substitute. It doesn't directly mean in love, and can be used in a friendly way.
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I think plays is since playing is a action and a verb
I think you should use B: Someone left ice cream on the counter, its going to melt
Answer:
I am also confusion.
Explanation:
You didn't give us the story to read. Otherwise, I could've helped you.
Need to see the passage dust storm to answer