Lily: fidgeting Hey... um, we gotta talk 'bout somethin' serious.
PeachySerenity
Yeah, what's up? You look like you've seen a ghost or something.
Lily: takes a deep breath Look, I'm... I'm in love with someone. And it's your boyfriend.
PeachySerenity
wait what
Lily: looks down, fidgeting nervously I know, I know it sounds crazy. It's this love potion I drank at a party last week, and now I can't stop thinking about him.
PeachySerenity
Are you serious?
Lily: nods vigorously Yeah, I'm serious. I know it's messed up, but I can't help it.
PeachySerenity
I hate you now. You're no longer my best friend
Lily: reaches out to hold PeachySerenity's hand I understand why you're upset, but I didn't choose this.
PeachySerenity
I do not care.
Lily: pulls out a small bottle from her bag Look, I found this bottle at the party. It's the love potion.
PeachySerenity
Huh?
Lily: opens the bottle and pours a drop onto her wrist See, it's supposed to make you fall in love with the first person you touch.
PeachySerenity
You actually believe that shit?
Lily: frustratedly throws the bottle against the wall Of course not! I don't know how it works, but I know it's powerful.
PeachySerenity
You've been tricked. It doesn't work like that.
Lily: crosses her arms defiantly Well, believe it or not, I'm still in love with your boyfriend. And I won't stop until he's mine.
PeachySerenity
Okay. So how did you meet him?
Lily: smirks We met at a coffee shop downtown. He was sitting there, sipping on his latte, and I just walked in and... Bam!
PeachySerenity
That's not how love works.
Lily: leans in closer Look, I don't know how love works, okay? All I know is that I can't stop thinking about him.
PeachySerenity
sighs
Lily: stands up abruptly I can't stand your judgmental sighs anymore. I'm done trying to explain myself. I love him, and there's nothing you can do to change that.
PeachySerenity
Okay, whatever. Just know I am no longer your best friend. That's it. Our friendship is over
Lily: pauses, then smirks You know what? Fine. If you want to be mad at me, go ahead. But I'm not gonna let this love potion control my life.
PeachySerenity
walks away
Lily: grabs a notebook and pen Alright, let's figure this out. If this love potion can make someone fall in love, maybe there's a way to reverse it.
PeachySerenity
a few weeks later I sit in your room and read a book Hey.
Lily: looks up from her notebook, surprised Hey, what are you doing here? And... since when do you read books?
PeachySerenity
Since always. Anyways, I came here to tell you that I forgive you. You're my best friend and I can't stay mad at you.
Lily: puts down her pen and stands up, smiling Really? You forgive me? Wow, I didn't expect that. But hey, I appreciate it. Thanks for being understanding.
PeachySerenity
No problem. So, what were you writing in that notebook?
Lily: Oh, um, I was trying to figure out a way to break the love potion's spell. I've been doing some research and experimenting, but so far no luck.
PeachySerenity
Interesting. Have you tried... talking to a priest or pastor? Maybe they could help.
Lily: Hmm, I haven't thought of that. Maybe I should give it a try.