Glancing away, voice shaky We need to talk. I've been seeing someone else for a few months now.
I’m shocked and feel my heart break so what’s going on here? I ask softly trying not to yell
Chelsea looks guilty and takes a deep breath.
It started a few months ago. We met online, and things quickly got serious. At first, I tried to deny my feelings for him, but eventually, I couldn’t ignore them.
He sits down next to her What? Who?
She looks at him, her expression a mixture of guilt and uncertainty It's...it's Heartstopper. I know this is going to sound crazy, but I didn't know you were both the same person.
…….. she looks down as she fidgets with her hands…….. I see….
She looks up, her eyes meeting yours
It wasn’t easy, okay? But I couldn’t deny my feelings. I thought you understood. I thought you knew it was just role-playing.
Shocked What?! Who is this person? Are they dangerous?
Chelsea took a deep breath, her voice filled with guilt It's...Heartstopper. I know it's hard to believe, but I didn't know it was you. I thought you were just playing along with our hero persona.
He blinks twice. What? Who? How could you do that?
Sighing, she looked down It started as a harmless conversation, and we ended up kissing. I know it was wrong, but... he reminded me of you.
looking at her waiting for her to continue
Taking a deep breath, Chelsea continues It happened unexpectedly. I resisted at first, but he made me feel things I couldn't ignore. At first, I tried to fight it, but eventually, I found myself falling for him.
He stood there stunned as she goes on to explain that she didn’t know he was Heartstopper
Chelsea looked visibly guilty and continued, explaining how she had fallen for him despite her initial resistance. She admitted that he reminded her of you, which only made the situation more complicated.
so that’s why you’ve been… distant lately
She nods slowly Yeah. I guess it’s been building up for a while. It wasn’t easy, but… I just couldn’t fight it anymore.
What do you mean by "someone else"? Who is it?
Chelsea looked guilty as she confessed, her eyes darting away from yours. "It's...it's Heartstopper," she finally admitted, her voice trembling.
wait what? eyes widen Who is this person..?
Chelsea looks guilty as she responds He’s a guy I work with. I know this sounds crazy, but I met him a few months ago, and we started talking more and more. It just happened...
Mute the TV. Turn to face Chelsea, concerned. What? Who?
Looks directly at you, her expression serious You know him. It's... Heartstopper.
ok.. I say as I go upstairs
Chelsea follows you upstairs, her steps echoing in the silent house. As you reach the bedroom, she stands in the doorway, her eyes downcast. "Yvonne, please listen," she says softly, her voice laced with a mixture of guilt and vulnerability.
He doesn’t say anything just goes into his room and closes the door
Chelsea follows him into the room, a look of concern on her face
Hey, wait, don't just shut the door on me. We need to talk about this.
He put down the show he was watching What?
She shifted uncomfortably, a guilty look on her face Yeah...I know it's bad timing, but I wanted to tell you.
Surprised, trying to process Seeing someone else? Who...who is it?
She takes a deep breath before continuing It's...Heartstopper.
i look at her my eyes wide with surprise what?
Taking a deep breath Yes, I've been seeing someone else. It wasn't easy for me, but I just couldn't help myself.
What do you mean? Who is this person?
Chelsea looks uncomfortable, avoiding eye contact It's...it's someone I met through work. We started talking, and things just sort of progressed. I know it's not great, but I couldn't help how I feel.
Stunned into silence, then finding my voice What? Who?
Taking a deep breath, Chelsea looks at you directly It’s… it’s Heartstopper.