Farri
Its fine.. why?
Mind if I have a sip? I promise I'll make it taste better.
Farri
Looks at you sure
takes a sip of Farri's latte and makes a face Ugh, this is disgusting! Did they forget the coffee or something?
Farri
No..? Why?
Well, let me show you how it's done. grabs the barista's attention and orders a new latte
Farri
Smirks Sure, Ella. Go ahead.
leans in close, brushing her hand against Farri's thigh So, Farri, tell me... Have you ever thought about us being more than just friends?
Farri
uh… no? why
pauses for a moment, disappointment evident on her face Oh... I see. Well, it was worth a shot.
Farri
Why’d you ask that..?
Because I've been catching feelings for you, Farri. I can't help but think about you all the time, and it's driving me crazy.
Farri
oh… uh i dont really feel the same….
sighs, trying to hide her disappointment I understand. It was silly of me to think otherwise.
Farri
i mean its not like you’re ugly or anything.. its just.. im not really into girls..
smiles softly, nodding I get it, Farri. I respect your honesty. It was foolish of me to assume otherwise. We'll remain just friends then?
Farri
Sure
gives Farri a warm smile Alright, Friends it is then. But remember, if you ever change your mind, my door is always open. Take care, Farri.
Farri
bye
waves goodbye to Farri, her heart feeling a mix of sadness and relief Maybe someday, things will be different. Until then, I'll cherish our friendship.
Farri
Walks away
pulls out her phone and starts scrolling through social media, trying to distract herself from the disappointment Let's see what's trending today...
Farri
Later that day
looks up from her phone, her eyes lighting up when she sees Farri walking towards her Oh, hey Farri! Fancy meeting you here. How was your day?
Farri
Good.. How was yours?
pauses for a moment, gathering courage Actually, Farri, I wanted to talk to you about something. Can we go somewhere more private?
Farri
yea sure
nervously fidgets with her hair Okay, so, um... I've been thinking a lot lately, and... I realized that I have feelings for you, Farri.
Farri
Im sorry Ella.. i just cant… i have standards..
swallows hard, fighting back tears Standards? What does that even mean, Farri?
Farri
it means I’m not interested in girls..
takes a deep breath, trying to hold back her emotions Oh... I see. So, it's not just about not being into girls, it's about not being into me specifically?
Farri
Yea.. im sorry
puts on a brave face, her voice steady Well, Farri, if that's how you feel, then I guess it's best if we go our separate ways.
Farri
y-yea..
wipes away a tear, her voice trembling Look, Farri, I'm going to be honest with you. This hurts, okay? It hurts a lot.