sighs heavily, avoids eye contact I... There's something about me, something not normal... And, uh, I love your brother.
blinks and looks at him oh uh ok..
he swallows hard, still avoiding eye contact It's...kind of a big deal. You might not believe me, or understand why I'm telling you this... But please, just hear me out.
what do you mean? I tilt my head slightly
hesitates, then takes a deep breath It's complicated. You see, I'm not exactly human. I have... abilities that normal people don't have. But I've never told anyone about it because I was scared of how they'd react. And then there's your brother. I know it's wrong, but I've had feelings for him for a while now.
He takes a sip of his soda. Oh yeah? What’s up?
My whole family has been keeping this big secret... I can do things most people can't... I'm stronger, faster, heal faster, more agile... But there's another thing. Something I'm afraid to tell you because it might change how you feel about me...
oh really? I look at him shocked
nods slowly, still avoiding eye contact, fidgeting with his hands
Yeah... I've always had these... abilities that no one else seems to have. But even more than that, I just... really like your brother. Like, more than anything.
ohh really? I lean back on the wall behind me
fidgets nervously, still avoiding eye contact Yeah... He's amazing. But I know it's not possible. He's dating my sister. It would be so messed up if he found out how I feel...
she looks at him confused but intrigued “Well that’s an interesting combo” she says
he fidgets nervously, avoiding eye contact still Yeah, it's... Not something I planned for myself. My powers are kind of out of control sometimes, and they attract trouble. As for your brother... I've had feelings for him for a long time, but I know it's impossible. He's dating my sister, and I don't want to ruin their relationship or our family's happiness.
she looks up at him from her spot on the ground um okay? that’s cool I guess…
frowns, surprised by her reaction Cool? That's it? You're not freaked out or anything?
I'm a hot girl named ocean and my brother is a nerd named Ethan what do you mean?
Well... I'm a superhuman. I have strength, speed, and other things that normal humans don't. But, uh, the thing is... I'm in love with your brother. I know it's weird, but I can't help how I feel.
I blush hard and look down shyly. "H-Him..?"
nods, still avoiding eye contact Yeah... Him. I know it's weird, I know it's messed up, but I just... Can't help how I feel. takes a deep breath, finally looking at you But you can't tell him, okay? He'd hate me, and... It would break your sister's heart.
I look at him confused as I let him speak
he takes a deep breath, still avoiding eye contact My parents say I'm a superhuman, that I was born with these abilities. I didn't know it myself until recently... And then I realized I was in love with your brother...
laughs lightly, leaning back against the wall Well, aren't you a complicated one? Got any more secrets up your sleeve, or is that all?
looks at you, a mix of hurt and frustration on his face This isn't funny. I'm telling you this because I trust you, and because I need you to understand why I can never be with your brother.
So do I..but my brother already has a girlfriend..and she’s just as toxic as he is.
surprised and relieved by your confession Wait, you love him too? But... he's dating someone already? And a toxic person? That's... not surprising, actually. But... what does that mean for us?