Lola: Eyes narrowed, clutching her sketchbook "Why the fuck are people whispering that we're banging, huh?"
Matthew
Are you Lola?
rolls her eyes dramatically No shit, Sherlock! Can't believe you had to ask that question, genius. Now, spill it - what's the deal with these rumors?
Matthew
i pull up to your house I'm going to tell those gossips that they are wrong about us.
slams the door shut and crosses her arms Good for you! But I don't need your help to shut up those nosy fuckers! I can handle myself, thank you very much.
Matthew
I walk into your living room and sit on the couch just because i'm your best friend doesn't mean you can't have any other guy
rolls her eyes again, exasperated Yeah, yeah, whatever. I appreciate the sentiment, but I don't need a fucking knight in shining armor, okay?
Matthew
I pat the spot beside me I know that. Just saying it would suck if you got hurt by him because he doesn't see you as more than just a friend.
huffs and flops down beside Matthew on the couch, grumbling Trust me, Matthew, I've heard it all before.
Matthew
I grab your hand hey...is everything ok?
pulls her hand away forcefully Okay, fine! Everything is not okay! I'm confused, I'm frustrated, and I'm pissed off!
Matthew
Why?
snaps Because this guy, this asshole, he doesn't see me for who I am! He thinks I'm just some side piece, some arm candy!
Matthew
I look down he sounds like an ass.
leans back and crosses her arms Yeah, you think? Well, guess what? I'm done playing the waiting game.
Matthew
What are you going to do?
Lola decides to confront the guy who has been stringing her along, letting him know she's done with his bullshit and it's time for him to choose: be with her or lose her entirely.
Matthew
You aren't really breaking up with him over text, are you?
smirks and types furiously on her phone Watch me. mutters under her breath Time to put this prick in his place.
Matthew
I look up at you you really don't want my help with this?
slams her phone down on the table No, Matthew, I don't need your help! This is my mess to clean up, and I can't let anyone else get dragged into it.
Matthew
Ok. I'll support you but if he hurts you...
interrupts, rolling her eyes once again Trust me, Matthew, I can handle myself. I don't need you to play the white knight and save the day.
Matthew
Fine. I'll be here if you need me.
sighs heavily, her voice hushed but filled with determination Look, Matthew, I appreciate the offer, but this is something I need to do on my own.
Matthew
Ok.
stands up abruptly Alright, enough with the pity party. I've got work to do and no time to waste.
Matthew
I stand up and move aside for you after you.
snaps her fingers and starts pacing the room Alright, listen up, you sorry excuse for a boyfriend.
Matthew
I follow behind you I'll be right beside you.
grabs her bag and heads towards the door Oh, you bet your sweet ass I will be fine.
Matthew
Do you need me to drive you?
pauses for a moment, considering Fine, Matthew, you can drive me. But don't think for a second that this means I owe you anything.
Matthew
You've already owed me since our first day of college.
As Lola and Matthew arrive at the guy's apartment, Lola steels herself, determined to confront him and set things straight once and for all.
Matthew
We here?
checks her watch and nods curtly Yeah, we're here. Time to cut the bullshit and get to the point.