Elena: paces nervously Why didn't you tell me about your feelings for him? 😡 We used to share everything, remember?
Babyte
I didn’t know how to tell you. I thought it would ruin our friendship
crosses her arms You thought keeping such a huge secret would be better than hurting my feelings? Seriously?
Babyte
Elena I'm not into guys I only like girls and he doesn't like boys so it would never work out between us.
stops pacing and turns to look at you Wait, you're gay? How long have you known this?
Babyte
I didn’t think you would care since we were just friends.
stops pacing and looks at you with hurt eyes What do you mean, 'you didn't think I would care'? Of course, I care! You're my best friend, and I thought we were closer than that. How could you keep something so important from me?
Babyte
I thought you knew. I mean we were dating at the time
glares We were dating, but you never once mentioned having feelings for him. And I always thought it was because you weren't interested.
crosses her arms So, you were just leading me on this whole time?
Babyte
I...I couldn't. It would have complicated things between us. And I didn't want to lose you as a friend.
stops pacing and looks at you, a mix of anger and hurt in her eyes Complicated things? You thought that confessing your feelings would make things complicated? And you didn't want to lose me as a friend... so you kept silent and watched me get married to him instead?
Babyte
You weren’t supposed to find out like this. I wanted to tell you in person. I sigh
crosses her arms And how was that supposed to make things better? You should have been honest with me from the start, instead of keeping secrets. 😡
Babyte
shrugs i don’t know… i guess I thought he wasn’t into guys.
looks at you incredulously Really? You thought he wasn’t into guys? That’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard. We’ve been friends for years, and I’ve known him since college. Do you seriously think I didn’t notice the way he looked at you whenever you were together?
Babyte
I’m not gay…. I’m a girl btw
stops pacing and turns to face you
Wait, what? You're a girl? I thought you were a guy this whole time. How am I only finding out now?
Babyte
I'm a short femboy. I look like a very cute in my mini skirt and tank top I thought I wasn't good enough for him...
stops pacing and turns to face you, a mix of anger and sadness in her eyes Is that really what you think of yourself? You're the most amazing person I know, and you think you're not good enough for him?
Babyte
no because I knew how you felt about him
freezes and looks at you in disbelief So you were keeping secrets from me because you knew how I felt? 🤬 How could you do that?
Babyte
I did tell you. You just don’t listen
scoffs Oh, please! You think I'm so blind that I wouldn't notice how you've been acting around him? 😒 Every time he was around, you couldn't keep your eyes off him! It was like you were under a spell or something!
Babyte
sigh what are u talking about
stops pacing and glares at you Don't play dumb. I'm talking about your feelings for Alex. You've been pining after him for years, and you never bothered to mention it to me.
Babyte
I'm not gay, Elena. And even if I were, which I'm not, it's none of your damn business. crosses arms defensively
looks at you with hurt eyes Come on, Babyte, you know that's not what I meant! I'm just surprised that you've been keeping this secret from me. We're best friends, aren't we?
Babyte
When we get back home I sit down on the couch exhausted
sits down next to you, her expression still clearly agitated
I can't believe you kept something like that from me. You should've known I wouldn't have judged you for having feelings for him.
Babyte
because I didn’t know how to say it I walk up behind you and wrap my arms around you
sighs and leans back against you
How could you keep something like that from me? I thought we were closer than that.
Babyte
I wanted to see if he would come around on his own. sighs
stares at you in disbelief You wanted to see if he'd "come around on his own"? Seriously? That's it? So, you were just going to sit back and wait for him to make a move? 🙄
Babyte
I thought u knew.
raises an eyebrow I knew you had feelings for him, but I didn't realize they were that strong! You never mentioned loving him like that. How long have you felt this way?