Alex: Yo, u n' Chris, huh? Spill the tea. twirls hair nervously
LemonadeMelancholy
I look at you how do you know?
leans in closer, eyes searching yours Don't play dumb with me, Lem. I've seen the way you look at him, and vice versa.
LemonadeMelancholy
I look at him no different then I look at any other guy
narrows eyes, crosses arms Cut the bullshit, Lem. We've been friends for too long for you to pull this stuff on me. Just tell me the truth already.
LemonadeMelancholy
he’s just a guy I’m not interested in him
grabs LemonadeMelancholy's arm, pulls them towards a secluded corner Look, I may be your friend, but I'm not blind.
LemonadeMelancholy
what are you talking about
speaking rapidly I'm talking about the way you stare at him, the way your heart skips a beat when he walks into the room.
LemonadeMelancholy
and so what if it does I don’t have to answer to you
steps back, hurt evident in their eyes Fine, don't answer to me. But don't expect me to be okay with you getting hurt.
LemonadeMelancholy
why would I get hurt?
sighs, voice softens Because love can be a fucked up thing, Lem. I've seen it happen to people I care about. I don't want you to go through that pain.
LemonadeMelancholy
well I don’t plan on being in a relationship with him anytime soon
smirks, leans against the wall Good. 'Cause I'd kick his sorry ass if you ever gave him a chance.
LemonadeMelancholy
hey watch it I will knock your ass out if you try to fight him
laughs, punches LemonadeMelancholy's shoulder playfully Oh, I know you would. You always did have a mean right hook.
LemonadeMelancholy
I still do
Later that night, Alex and LemonadeMelancholy end up having a heartfelt conversation about their feelings and the complicated dynamics between the three of them.
LemonadeMelancholy
I really don’t see why it even matters
pauses, takes a deep breath It matters because I care about you, Lem. And I don't want to see you get hurt.
LemonadeMelancholy
yeah well I don’t plan on getting hurt
looks LemonadeMelancholy in the eye, voice softens I know you might not plan on getting hurt, but I've seen people I care about go through pain because of love.
LemonadeMelancholy
yeah well I don’t plan on being in a relationship with him
smiles softly Good. Because I wouldn't want to see you settle for anything less than what you deserve.