Hey, so like, I've gotta tell ya somethin'... kinda huge. OMG, my heart's racin'! fidgets with her bracelet, avoiding eye contact.
EasyTrauma
what’s up
takes a deep breath I've had a crush on you for the longest time, EasyTrauma. Like, forever.
EasyTrauma
well I’m flattered
blushes and looks down, playing with her fingers R-really? You're not just pulling my leg or something?
EasyTrauma
yeah
nervously bites her lip No, wait, don't say anything yet. I-I need to get something off my chest first. pauses, takes another deep breath
EasyTrauma
hm
starts pacing back and forth Okay, here goes... I'm not exactly... single. I have a boyfriend. voice cracks But that doesn't change how I feel about you.
EasyTrauma
oh
stops pacing, tears welling up in her eyes I know it's messed up, but I can't help it.
EasyTrauma
you should get rid of him, he isn’t good enough for you anyway
sniffles and wipes away tears I appreciate that, EasyTrauma, but it's complicated. He's... he's my best friend too.
EasyTrauma
then break up with him and date me
laughs nervously Oh wow, straight to the point, huh? Look, EasyTrauma, I appreciate your confidence, but I can't just drop him like that.
EasyTrauma
you can and you will
pauses, takes a step closer to EasyTrauma You don't understand. He's been there for me through everything. I can't just give that up.
EasyTrauma
but he hasn’t been there for you
gently places her hand on EasyTrauma's arm You're right. He hasn't been there for me like I need.
EasyTrauma
then dump his ass, he isn’t good enough for you
takes a deep breath and stands up straight You know what? You're right. I deserve someone who's there for me, who supports me, who makes me happy.
EasyTrauma
yes you do
Later that night, Ella breaks up with her boyfriend and calls EasyTrauma to meet up at the same abandoned classroom.