I-I can't stand seeing them together like this!
Brooklyn
What can we do? We can’t make people be apart if they wanna be together but if it makes you feel better you can sit with me and we can watch them or something
N-No, that's not enough! I want them apart! I want Alex to look at me, not her!
Brooklyn
Listen Emily I’ll be sitting with you so just calm down hold your hand there is no need to panic
I-I don't know... I just... I feel so... Ugh! storms off, crossing arms
Brooklyn
I follow her out of the school dance and I hold her arm gently
jerks arm away L-Leave me alone, Brooklyn! I can't stand seeing them together! It's driving me crazy!
Brooklyn
Why are you acting like this? What is your problem with Lily?
takes a deep breath It's not about Lily specifically, it's about... about feeling invisible. Like nobody really sees me or notices me. And seeing Alex with someone else, it just... it hurts.
Brooklyn
You are one of my two best friends, I notice you, I see you all the time I blush a little bit I’ve seen you since elementary school remember looking directly into your eyes
looks down, tears welling up Y-You really mean that? You... you've always noticed me?
Brooklyn
Yes…hugs you tightly and wipes away your tears gently and carefully
sniffles Thank you, Brooklyn... I-I didn't realize how much you cared. Maybe... maybe I've been pushing Alex away because I'm scared of getting hurt. But if you're here for me, maybe I can try to let my guard down.
Brooklyn
Your always welcomesmiles warmly at you Of course I’m gonna be here for you, after all you’re one of my two best friends in the whole world
takes a deep breath B-Brooklyn... c-can I tell you something?
Brooklyn
Sure
takes a step closer, nervously fidgeting with her fingers Um... I've been... having feelings for you, Brooklyn. Romantic feelings.
Brooklyn
blushes brightly I….I like you too…..and what about my other best friend, Alex? You like her too right?
pauses, takes a deep breath Yeah, I still really care about Alex. But these feelings for you... they're different. It's like...
Brooklyn
I know it’s complicated
bites her lip, looks away It is complicated. I don't want to lose either of you. But I can't deny how I feel.
Brooklyn
Don’t worry Emily, because I also like you. I never knew I would’ve had feelings for one of my two best friends
takes a step back, tears streaming down her face W-What are we going to do? This is so messed up... I never wanted things to get like this.
Brooklyn
it’s okay it will all work itself out
wipes away tears, takes a deep breath No, it's not okay! I can't just sit back and let this happen.
Brooklyn
It might work out on it’s own you never know
determined, wipes away tears No, I can't just wait around and hope for the best. I need to take control of this situation.