leans in, whispering I can't stand seeing you with him. It's eating me up.
I was sitting in my room writing in my journal
sighs heavily Look, I know we're supposed to be siblings and all, but I can't help feeling this way about you.
Yeah? What are you gonna do about it?
takes a deep breath I'm going to do something drastic. I've made a decision.
Drastic? What could that mean?
pauses, looking conflicted I've decided to distance myself from both of you. I can't keep pretending like everything is okay when it's not.
stands up abruptly I can't do this anymore. I need some time alone to figure things out. I'm leaving.
Wait, AJ... you can't just leave like this!
pauses at the door, turning back Maybe I shouldn't have left like this. Maybe running away isn't the answer. takes a step back Maybe...
looks directly into Hall's eyes Now, I'm going to confront my feelings head-on. And I want you to come with me. We need to talk.
leads Hall to a secluded cabin in the woods This place will give us the privacy we need to talk.
What are we talking about?
pauses, taking a deep breath We're going to talk about us. About what we truly feel for each other. No more hiding, no more pretending.
paces around the cabin, agitated Look, Hall, I've been holding this in for so long, and it's driving me crazy. I... I have feelings for you. More than step-sibling feelings.
Hall and AJ spend the night talking and exploring their feelings for each other, leading to a passionate and confusing night.
I don’t want to hurt anyone…
sits down next to Hall, gently placing a hand on their shoulder I understand your concerns, Hall. But we can't deny our true feelings any longer.