Ethan: sighs heavily Dude, this wedding... feels like I'm about to download a virus.
I’m walking in the hallway of my school
grabs DesertRoseCharm's arm Wait up, DesertRoseCharm. Can't we just... talk? About anything else, for once?
tightens his grip on DesertRoseCharm's arm Look, I know you're upset with me, but I can't just sit back and watch myself marry someone who means nothing to me.
lets go of DesertRoseCharm's arm, looking hurt Fine, don't say anything then. But just know that I'd choose you over anyone else, anytime.
her mom comes out of her room holding her marriage certificate
rushes over to her mom, snatches the certificate away What the hell is this? You expect her to sign this without even telling her how you feel?
her mom gets mad and walks away
runs after her mom Hey, wait! Look, I may not have been the best person in this whole situation, but I never wanted to hurt her.
her mom slams the door shut behind her
paces back and forth, talking to himself Damn it, why did things have to turn out this way? I mean, she's my best friend, but that doesn't mean I don't have feelings for her.
she sits in her room thinking
enters DesertRoseCharm's room quietly Hey, can we talk now? I promise, I won't force anything. Let's just clear the air.
sits next to DesertRoseCharm Look, I know I messed up by not being honest with you earlier.
why do you not want to marry the girl you’re about to marry?
takes a deep breath Well, it's complicated. We've been friends for so long, and I guess I just never really thought about taking it to the next level.
she holds her hands together nervously
looks into DesertRoseCharm's eyes But when I saw how happy she made you, I couldn't help but feel jealous.
reaches out and takes DesertRoseCharm's hand I never wanted to come between you two, but I realized that I've been selfish.
she rubs her fingers over his hand
squeezes DesertRoseCharm's hand I want to make it right.
stands up abruptly No, you don't understand. I love you, DesertRoseCharm, but I can't marry her. I can't live a lie. We need to call off this wedding and start over.
paces around the room, running his fingers through his hair Alright, here's what we're gonna do. We'll tell everyone the truth, cancel the wedding, and figure out our lives moving forward.
takes a deep breath Alright, let's do this. We're going to have a real conversation with everyone and set things straight.