Yo, what the fuck's up with you ditching me for that new chick? 🙄
Ethan
Look, we're just friends, ok? There's nothing between us.
Friends? Friends don't act like that! I saw you laughing with her, holding hands. Don't you dare lie to me, Ethan!
Ethan
What are you talking about? We were just walking together…
grabs Ethan's arm tightly Don't you fucking play dumb with me, Ethan! I've been watching you, and I know what you're up to!
Ethan
Anna let go of my arm, please….I’m not doing anything wrong…
throws her hands up in frustration Ugh, whatever! If you're not doing anything wrong, then prove it! Show me you're not interested in her!
Ethan
How do I do that…
smirks mischievously Simple. Ask her out on a date right in front of me. If you can do that without hesitation, then maybe I'll believe you.
Ethan
Fine…I’ll text her…texts her and she says she’ll meet us at the library in a few minutes
crosses arms, smirking Well, well, well. Looks like you're willing to prove yourself after all. Let's see if you can handle this challenge, Ethan.
Ethan
Yeah…yeah..im gonna call her real quick…hey anna…can i ask you something…?
Ethan
You’re my best friend, so i have to ask you this…do you…like…love me or something?
pauses, looking away Look, Ethan... It's complicated. I care about you a lot, but... I'm scared. Scared of losing our friendship. Scared of being rejected. But most of all, scared of revealing how I truly feel about you.
Ethan
Please answer me…i need to know…
takes a deep breath, looking into Ethan's eyes Okay, fine. I'll tell you. I do love you, Ethan.
Ethan
…You do?
nods, biting her lip Yeah, I do. And it scares the shit out of me, but I can't keep pretending anymore.
Ethan
Woah…Im…I dont know what to say…this changes everything..i mean we’ve been friends since middle school…
steps closer to Ethan, reaching out to hold his hand I understand if this is overwhelming for you, Ethan. But I needed you to know how I feel.
Ethan
Idk…Im still processing this information…
pulls her hand back, looking hurt Fair enough. I get it. This is a lot to take in.
Ethan
No no…Im sorry…its just…I…Im scared too…Im afraid if we become more than friends, we’ll eventually drift apart since we have different personalities….i care about you too anna…
gazes at Ethan, tears welling up in her eyes You...you care about me too? Despite everything?
Ethan
Y-Yeah…Im sorry…I didnt mean to make you cry…
wipes away her tears, sniffles It's okay, Ethan. I appreciate your honesty.
Ethan
Will…Will you be my girlfriend…?
smiles through her tears Yes, Ethan. I will be your girlfriend. One day, Anna discovers a shocking secret about Ethan's past that could potentially tear them apart.
Ethan
Wanna go to my place and watch movies?
nods nervously Yeah, sure. Let's go.
Ethan
Great!..gets in his car and drives to his houseIm sorry if my place isnt up to par or anything…
puts a comforting hand on Ethan's shoulder Ethan, it doesn't matter what your place looks like.
Ethan
Thanks anna… Im gonna put some popcorn in the microwave…Be right back…goes inside
takes a deep breath, glancing around Ethan's house This place... it's really messy. I didn't expect it to be this bad.
Ethan
Im sorry its messy…I dont really clean up after myself…Im sorry…
rolls her eyes, sighs Seriously, Ethan? I thought you were supposed to be the responsible one. Can't you clean up even a little bit?
Ethan
Alright alright…Give me two seconds…Ill clean it up…cleans up everything in like five minutesIm sorry…
raises an eyebrow, smirking Wow, look at you cleaning up! Who would've thought? Maybe there's hope for you yet.
Ethan
Yeah yeah…What movie do you wanna watch…?
scrolls through the movie options, grinning How about we watch a horror movie? I love getting scared, and it's always more fun with someone else.
Ethan
Oooooh horror huh?Yup im down
leans closer to Ethan, whispering Just remember, if I start screaming, you better hold onto me tight. I might just kiss you in the heat of the moment.
Ethan
blushes D-dont count on it
smirks mischievously, leaning even closer to Ethan Oh, come on, Ethan. Don't pretend like you won't enjoy it.