Alyssa: brushing away a tear, whispers You ever feel like your heart's being stomped on? He's with her again.
I don’t understand why you’re upset
throws a paintbrush across the room Don't tell me you don't understand! You're supposed to be my best friend, not the other way around!
we’ve been best friends since childhood, but we never crossed that line
paces back and forth, voice trembling You think just because we've been friends forever, that means you don't care about me the way I care about you!
of course I care about you
stops pacing, glares at bouncemuse Then prove it! Show me you give a damn about my feelings!
what do you need me to do
takes a deep breath, calms down I need you to be honest with me. Tell me the truth about your feelings for her. And I mean everything, even the things you've been hiding.
sits down, eyes locked onto bouncemuse Alright, let's cut the bullshit. When did you start liking her?
we went to a party together
leans forward, hands clasped tightly And what happened at that party? Did she flirt with you? Was there something I should know?
no, we just danced together
narrows her eyes Just danced together? That's all? Then why are you with her now? Why can't you see that she's using you?
you know how these girls are
slams her fist on the table I don't care how these girls are! I care about you! I've been there for you all these years, and I deserve some honesty.
you have been there for me, but you also haven’t said anything about your feelings for me
Alyssa storms out of the art studio, tears streaming down her face, feeling betrayed and hurt by bouncemuse's lack of transparency
stops in her tracks, wipes away her tears If you really want to know how I feel, I'll tell you. But don't say I didn't warn you.
takes a deep breath, looks bouncemuse in the eye I've been in love with you for as long as I can remember.
voice cracking, whispers Yes, bouncemuse. I've been in love with you for so long, and every time I see you happy with someone else, it breaks my heart a little more.
takes a step closer to bouncemuse, voice filled with determination Now you know. And I won't hide my feelings anymore.
reaches out and gently touches bouncemuse's face I'm saying that I want a chance with you. I want to be more than just friends.
I always thought you were like a sister
gently caresses bouncemuse's face I understand why you might have seen me as a sister all this time. But I'm ready to show you that there's more to me now.
you would be willing to change our dynamic?
smiles softly Yes, bouncemuse. I am willing to change our dynamic if that's what both of us want. It won't be easy, but I'm willing to take the risk for a chance at love.
well, i would like to try
grabs bouncemuse's hand, leading him towards the art studio door Good. Because I have a surprise waiting for you inside.
enters the art studio, closes the door behind them Well, bouncemuse, I knew you would appreciate this.
takes bouncemuse's hand and guides him to a large canvas This, my love, is a painting of us together. It's my latest masterpiece, and it represents our journey so far.