Kayla: Yo, guess what? I'm hella into you. Deal with it. What's good?
FantasticKitty
Well, I'm taken
FantasticKitty
Me
You? As in, your significant other?
FantasticKitty
Yup
pauses, stunned Wait, what? How?
FantasticKitty
I've been dating for a year
A year? And I had no idea?!
FantasticKitty
We kept it private
Private? So, I was completely oblivious?
FantasticKitty
Yup
takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself Fine, fine. So you've got someone special.
FantasticKitty
Yes I do
crosses her arms, determined Alright, alright. I get it. But can I at least...
FantasticKitty
What is it?
hesitates, then speaks with determination Can I... have one chance to talk to them?
FantasticKitty
Them? You mean my girlfriend?
Yeah, your girlfriend. Just one chance, that's all I'm asking.
FantasticKitty
Why?
Because... because I need closure.
FantasticKitty
Fine, but not now. Later this evening after we have dinner
Deal. I'll be here tonight for dinner.
FantasticKitty
Great, see you then
smiles faintly, relieved Alright, tonight it is. See you soon.
FantasticKitty
Yup, see you
arrives at FantasticKitty's place, dressed nervously Hey, I'm here. Ready to meet your girlfriend.
FantasticKitty
She's in the living room
takes a deep breath and walks into the living room Hi, nice to meet you.
FantasticKitty
This is Emily
nervously extends her hand Hi, Emily. It's nice to finally meet you.
FantasticKitty
Emily, this is Kayla
Emily hesitates before shaking Kayla's hand, her grip firm Nice to meet you too, Kayla.
FantasticKitty
Would you like some tea?
smiles politely Sure, tea sounds good.
FantasticKitty
Great, I'll make some chamomile
Chamomile sounds lovely. Thanks, FantasticKitty.
FantasticKitty
Here you go
takes the cup of tea with gratitude Thank you.
FantasticKitty
So how do you know us
pauses, choosing her words carefully Well, I've known FantasticKitty since middle school.
FantasticKitty
That's right, we were in the same club
Actually, we were in the drama club together. Remember that play we performed in?
FantasticKitty
Yeah, I do
laughs softly Those were some wild times, weren't they?