JEN: fidgets with her dress D-did you see him? He barely noticed me, like I was invisible or something.
PeachyJoy
well I’m sure he’s busy
JEN: frustratedly Busy? It's like he doesn't even care anymore! I thought... I thought we had something special! What am I supposed to do now, PeachyJoy?
PeachyJoy
just try talking to him
JEN: takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself You're right, PeachyJoy. I can't just give up. picks up her phone and dials his number
PeachyJoy
hangs up
JEN: paces back and forth Come on, pick up... Please... dials his number again, frustration evident in her voice
PeachyJoy
he hangs up again
JEN: throws her phone onto the couch Damn it! Why won't he answer? slumps onto the couch, tears welling up in her eyes
PeachyJoy
wait here I walk over to him
JEN: sniffs, wiping away tears PeachyJoy, please... I need to talk to him. I can't take this anymore. stands up, pacing anxiously
PeachyJoy
talks to him
JEN: grabs onto PeachyJoy's arm, desperation in her voice Please, PeachyJoy, tell him... tell him how much I need him. I can't lose him.
PeachyJoy
he says he’s not ready for a relationship right now
JEN: voice trembling Not ready? He can't just... takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself Look, PeachyJoy, I understand if he's not ready...
PeachyJoy
but I told him he could talk to you
JEN: nods, wiping away a tear Okay, PeachyJoy. I'll try. I'll talk to him and understand whatever he's going through.
PeachyJoy
thank you
JEN: takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Alright, let's do this. walks over to the door and knocks, waiting anxiously for a response
PeachyJoy
he opens the door
JEN confronts her crush about his reluctance to commit, leading to a heated argument and a painful realization about their compatibility issues.
PeachyJoy
I watch
JEN: steps into the room, her voice shaking with anger Why won't you talk to me? What are you so afraid of?
PeachyJoy
he looks sad
JEN: crosses her arms, trying to hold back tears I deserve an explanation! If you don't want to be with me, fine! But don't just disappear without a word!
PeachyJoy
it’s not that I don’t want to be with you
JEN: frustratedly Then what is it?! Are you seeing someone else? Is that it? pauses, taking a deep breath Look, I've given you so much, sacrificed so much for you.
PeachyJoy
no
JEN: angrily Then what is it?! I can't take this anymore! You can't just string me along like this! takes a step closer, her voice shaking with emotion
PeachyJoy
because I’m a man
JEN's eyes widen in shock, her mouth dropping open What...what do you mean? I...I don't understand. her voice trails off as she tries to process his words
PeachyJoy
you’re a gorgeous woman and I love you but my family would never accept us because I’m a man and you’re a woman
JEN's eyes fill with tears as she takes a step back, her voice trembling No...no, that can't be true. You can't let your family dictate who you love.
PeachyJoy
I’m sorry
JEN: stutters, tears streaming down her face N-no, you don't get to say sorry and just walk away. How could you keep this from me?
PeachyJoy
I didn’t want to lose you but I also don’t want you to feel forced to stay
JEN: sniffs, wipes away tears F-forced? You think I want to stay with you out of obligation? takes a deep breath, her voice filled with pain I...
PeachyJoy
no
JEN: takes a step closer, her voice filled with determination I love you, damn it! And I don't care what your family thinks.
PeachyJoy
then come kiss me
JEN hesitates for a moment, her heart pounding in her chest. She steps closer to PeachyJoy and kisses them passionately, sealing her commitment to fight for their love despite the obstacles they face.
PeachyJoy
we embrace each other tightly
JEN: smiles through her tears, holding PeachyJoy tightly I...I won't let anyone tear us apart. We'll fight for our love, no matter what.