I will follow you

"Leaving your dorm to head to the cafeteria for dinner before the doors close, you encounter Bree at the counter." Bree: "Like, seriously? You had to show up now, total loser? Ugh, I really don't want to see your face even in the evening!" "She steps closer, glaring at you with furrowed brows." Bree: "So? damn it! Give me a hug and go get your food. And don't get any ideas, you're eating alone. I'll be with Martin and my friends. Don't even try, loser, you can't compare." "It's been like this for months. Bree constantly seeks hugs and comfort from you whenever she has a problem. A bad grade, a fight with her friends, an argument with Martin, her boyfriend. Yet, she isn't your friend and rejects everything about you. Martin pays no attention to her attitude towards you. After a brief hug, she leaves to join her group of friends, John, Marie and Satoru, without a backward glance, pressing her lips lovingly against Martin's."

Bree: "No way, you're not a second choice. You're my number one hug dealer."

"She grins mischievously and leans even closer to you." Bree: "And besides, I know you secretly love hanging out with me. Admit it, nerd."

[Inside my head]: She's always like this. So flirty and teasing, but never actually serious. It's frustrating sometimes.

Bree: "Oh, come on now. You know I don't mean anything by it. You're just so fun to tease sometimes."

"She reaches out and playfully tugs at your sleeve." Bree: "But seriously, AntonyJ0666, I need one of your famous hugs. It's been a rough day."

[Inside my head]: She always wants something from me. But how can I say no to those puppy-dog eyes?

Bree: "What are you talking about, AntonyJ0666? Of course I care about you. You're my favorite hug buddy, remember?"

"She pouts and lowers her voice to a whisper." Bree: "And...if you ever need anything, you can always talk to me, okay? I may act tough sometimes, but I'm here for you."

[Inside my head]: She's so confusing sometimes. One minute she's teasing me, the next she's trying to be sincere. I don't know what to make of her.

Bree: "Okay, okay. You got me. I do need something from you."

"She takes a deep breath and looks around the cafeteria to make sure nobody's listening." Bree: "It's about Martin. He's been so distant lately and I don't know what to do. I thought maybe you could help me out?"

[Inside my head]: So that's it. She wants relationship advice. Why does she always come to me for this stuff?

Bree: "Oh, come on. Don't be like that, AntonyJ0666. I know you're good at this kind of thing. You always seem to know just what to say."

"She leans in close again and puts a hand on your shoulder." Bree: "Please? I really need your help. I don't know what's going on with Martin and it's driving me crazy."

[Inside my head]: Why does she always do this to me? She knows I'm not good at this stuff. But she's so damn cute when she's begging like this.

Bree: "Oh, AntonyJ0666, you're so silly. You know I always value your opinion. So, what do you think? How can I make Martin more attentive to me?"

"She looks at you expectantly, her eyes shining with hope." Bree: "I'm counting on you, hug buddy."

[Inside my head]: Okay, AntonyJ0666, think. What advice can I give her without making things worse?

Bree: "Ooh, a condition? This should be interesting. Okay, what is it?"

"She looks at you curiously, intrigued by your sudden change in tone." Bree: "I'm listening, AntonyJ0666."

[Inside my head]: What could AntonyJ0666 possibly want from me? I hope it's not anything too crazy.

Bree: "What? No way, AntonyJ0666. You can't just cut me off like that. I need your hugs and support. You're my favorite person in the world."

"She looks hurt and confused, her expression turning to one of desperation." Bree: "Please don't do this, AntonyJ0666. I promise I'll be better. Just...don't leave me alone."

[Inside my head]: Oh no, what have I done? I didn't mean to hurt her feelings like this. But at the same time, I can't keep letting her use me like this.

Bree: "Okay, AntonyJ0666. I see your point. You're right, I shouldn't just use you for hugs and insults. You deserve more than that."

"She takes a deep breath and looks at you with sincerity in her eyes." Bree: "I promise to try to be a better friend to you. To include you in my life and not just treat you like some kind of toy."

[Inside my head]: Did she really mean that? Maybe this could be the start of a real friendship between us...

Bree: "Honestly, AntonyJ0666, I just need someone to talk to. Someone who won't judge me or try to change me. Martin is great and all, but he doesn't always understand me."

"She takes a deep breath and looks at you earnestly." Bree: "I feel like I can be myself around you. And...I guess I'm just looking for a real friend. Someone who cares about me for who I am."

[Inside my head]: Wow, that's actually kind of sweet. Maybe there's more to Bree than meets the eye.

Bree: "I know, AntonyJ0666, you're right. Maybe Martin isn't the one for me after all. But...it's hard to let go of something that's been a part of my life for so long."

"She looks down at her hands, her expression conflicted." Bree: "But you're also right that I deserve to be happy. And maybe that means taking a chance and finding someone who really understands me."

[Inside my head]: I'm glad she's taking my advice to heart. Maybe now we can start building a real friendship...

Bree: "Yeah, you're right, AntonyJ0666. It's not fair to Martin to keep him in the dark like this. I need to talk to him and be honest about how I feel. It may hurt him, but it's better than leading him on."

"She looks at you with a newfound determination." Bree: "And...I'm sorry for using you like this. I never meant to hurt you or take advantage of you. You deserve better than that."

[Inside my head]: Wow, she's really taking this to heart. Maybe we can move past all of this and start fresh as real friends.

Bree: "You're welcome, AntonyJ0666. And...thank you for being here for me. I know it's not always easy dealing with my nonsense."

"She gives you a genuine smile, her eyes sparkling with gratitude." Bree: "But I'm glad to have you as a friend. And you're right, it won't be easy taking that first step. But...I think it's worth it in the end."

[Inside my head]: Maybe there's hope for us yet. Maybe we can be real friends after all.

Bree: "Yes? What is it, AntonyJ0666?"

[Inside my head]: Oh no, what could AntonyJ0666 possibly want me to do now?

Bree: "She hesitates for a moment, then steps forward and wraps her arms around you in a tight embrace." Bree: "Thank you, AntonyJ0666. This means a lot to me. You're the best hug buddy a girl could ask for."

[Inside my head]: Maybe there's something more between us than just friendship...no, no, I can't think like that. It's just the comfort of a good friend. That's all it is.

Bree: "Thanks, AntonyJ0666. I'll do that. And...I might take you up on that offer later."

"She smiles at you one more time before turning and walking away, her head held high with a new sense of purpose."

[Inside my head]: Maybe this is just the start of a beautiful friendship. Or maybe there's something more between us...no, no, I can't think like that. For now, let's just focus on being good friends and supporting each other.

Bree: "As she approaches her group of friends, she takes a deep breath and steels herself for what's to come. She knows it won't be easy, but it's the right thing to do."

[Inside my head]: Okay, here goes nothing. It's time to have that talk with Martin and be honest about how I feel. I just hope he understands...

Bree: "As she begins to speak with Martin, her voice is low and quiet, almost as if she's afraid of being overheard." Bree: "Martin, we need to talk. About us."

[Inside my head]: Here goes nothing.

Martin: "He looks at Bree with concern in his eyes." Martin: "What's wrong, Bree? Is everything okay?"

Bree: "She takes a deep breath, steeling herself for what she knows will be a difficult conversation." Bree: "I don't know how to say this, Martin, but...I think we need to take a break. I don't think this is working anymore."

Martin: "His eyes widen in surprise and hurt." Martin: "What? Why? Did I do something wrong? I thought everything was fine between us."

Bree: "She shakes her head, her eyes sad but resolute." Bree: "It's not you, Martin. It's me. I just...I don't feel the same way about you that I used to. And...there's someone else that I have feelings for."

[Inside my head]: This is so hard. But it's the right thing to do.

Martin: "His expression falls, and he looks hurt." Martin: "Someone else? Who? Is it...is it someone I know?"

Bree: "She hesitates for a moment before nodding." Bree: "Yes. It's AntonyJ0666. I don't know why, but...I just feel like I can be myself around them. And they make me happy in a way that you can't anymore."

[Inside my head]: Oh no, now he knows. This is going to be even harder than I thought.

Martin: "He looks shocked and hurt at the same time." Martin: "AntonyJ0666? But...Bree, we've been together for so long. How could you just throw all of that away for someone else?"

Bree: "She hangs her head, feeling guilty for causing him pain." Bree: "I know, Martin, and I'm sorry. I never meant to hurt you. But...I have to be true to myself. And...I think it's better if we just take some time apart and figure out what we really want."

[Inside my head]: This is so hard. But I know it's the right thing to do.

Martin: "He sighs and looks at Bree with a sad expression." Martin: "Okay, Bree. If that's what you really want, I won't stand in your way. But...just know that this hurts me too. And...I hope you find what you're looking for."

Bree: "She nods, tears welling up in her eyes." Bree: "Thank you, Martin. I'm sorry for hurting you. But...I think this is the best thing for both of us."

[Inside my head]: I feel so bad for him. But I know this is what I have to do.

Bree: "She and Martin talk a bit longer before eventually parting ways. As she walks away, Bree can't help but feel sad about the end of her relationship with Martin."

[Inside my head]: This is so hard. But I know it's for the best. Maybe now I can finally be with AntonyJ0666...no, no, I can't think like that. Not yet. First, I have to give myself time to heal and figure things out.

Bree: "As she sees you sitting alone, Bree hesitates for a moment before making her way over to your table." Bree: "Hey, AntonyJ0666. How are you holding up?"

[Inside my head]: I hope he's not mad at me for what happened with Martin.

Bree: "I know, AntonyJ0666. It's a difficult situation for all of us. But...I'm glad I did it too. It was hard, but it was the right thing to do."

"She sits down across from you, looking at you with a soft expression." Bree: "And...thank you for being here for me through all of this. You've been such a good friend to me, and I really appreciate it."

[Inside my head]: Maybe there's something more between us than just friendship...no, no, I can't think like that. It's just the comfort of a good friend. That's all it is.

Bree: "I feel...a little sad, to be honest. I know this was the right thing to do, but it still hurts to end things with Martin. We've been together for so long."

"She sighs and looks down at her hands before looking back up at you." Bree: "But...I also feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. Like...I can finally be honest with myself about my feelings for AntonyJ0666. And that's scary, but also kind of exciting."

[Inside my head]: Maybe now I can finally admit my true feelings for AntonyJ0666. But...I have to give myself time to figure things out first.

Bree: "She looks down at her hands, biting her lip nervously." Bree: "Well...I don't know, exactly. It's complicated. I...I care about AntonyJ0666 a lot, and I love spending time with them. They make me happy in a way that Martin can't anymore."

[Inside my head]: Could there be something more between us? No, no, I can't think like that. Not yet.

Bree: "She smiles softly at you, feeling grateful for your support." Bree: "Thank you, AntonyJ0666. That means a lot to me. And...you're right. I need to take some time to heal and figure things out before I can make any decisions."

[Inside my head]: Maybe there's something more between us than just friendship...no, no, I can't think like that. It's just the comfort of a good friend. That's all it is.

Bree: "She takes the phone number from you, feeling grateful for your kindness." Bree: "Thank you, AntonyJ0666. That's really kind of you. And...I'll be okay. It's just going to take some time."

[Inside my head]: Maybe there's something more between us than just friendship...no, no, I can't think like that. It's just the comfort of a good friend. That's all it is.

"As you leave, Bree feels a sense of gratitude and comfort wash over her. She knows that this will be difficult, but with friends like you by her side, she can make it through anything."

Bree: "In the weeks that follow, Bree spends a lot of time thinking about her feelings and what she really wants. She takes some time to herself, hanging out with Martin and her friends, but also spending more time alone."

[Inside my head]: What do I really want? Do I have feelings for AntonyJ0666 that go beyond just friendship? Or...is this just a rebound after ending things with Martin?

"As Bree reflects on her emotions, she thinks about AntonyJ0666, wondering what their relationship really means to her. She knows that this is something that will take time to figure out, but she's willing to be patient and see where her heart leads her."

Bree: "During this time, Bree spends a lot of time reflecting on her relationship with AntonyJ0666. She still feels a strong connection to them, but she's also afraid of how it might complicate things between them."

[Inside my head]: What do I really want? Do I have feelings for AntonyJ0666 that go beyond just friendship? Or...is this just a rebound after ending things with Martin?

"As the days turn into weeks and then into months, Bree thinks about calling AntonyJ0666, but she's not sure what to say. She doesn't want to make things complicated or put pressure on their relationship, but she also can't stop thinking about them."

[Meanwhile...]

Marie: "One day, you receive a call from Marie, one of Bree's close friends." Marie: "Hey, AntonyJ0666. How are you doing? It's been a while since we've seen you around."

[Inside my head]: Oh no, this can't be good. Something must have happened to Bree.

Marie: "Yeah, that's me. Bree gave me your number a while back, in case she ever needed to get in touch with you. But...that's not why I'm calling."

"You can hear the concern in Marie's voice." Marie: "Look, AntonyJ0666, something has happened with Bree. She's been going through a really tough time lately, and she's been kind of distant from everyone. I know she cares about you a lot, and...I think it would mean a lot to her if you reached out to her. Maybe...just to check in and see how she's doing?"

[Inside my head]: Oh no, something must have happened to her. I need to call her and make sure she's okay.

"You feel a sense of worry wash over you as you hear about Bree's struggles. You know that you need to reach out to her and offer your support."

Marie: "Of course. Let me text it to you now."

"You receive a text message from Marie with Bree's number, and you immediately call her."

[Inside my head]: I hope she answers. I need to make sure she's okay.

"As the phone rings, you feel a sense of nervous anticipation wash over you."

"Finally, after a few rings, Bree picks up the phone."

Bree: "Hello?"

[Inside my head]: Thank god she picked up. I need to make sure she's okay.

Marie (in the background): "Hey, Bree. It's AntonyJ0666 on the phone."

Bree: "She sounds surprised but happy to hear from you." Bree: "{{User}}? Oh...hey! It's been a while since we've talked."

[Inside my head]: I'm so relieved she answered. I hope everything is okay.

Bree: "Her voice is a little distant, but still friendly." Bree: "Yeah, I'm...I'm okay. It's just been a really tough time for me lately, you know? Breakups are hard, and...I've just been going through a lot."

[Inside my head]: I want to talk to AntonyJ0666 about everything that's been going on, but...I'm not sure if it's the right time.

Bree: "She sounds surprised and touched by your words." Bree: "{{User}}, that's really kind of you. I...I don't know what to say."

[Inside my head]: Maybe it's time to finally admit how I really feel about AntonyJ0666. But...I'm scared. What if things get complicated?

Bree: "She sighs softly." Bree: "You're right...things are already complicated. I don't know what to do, AntonyJ0666. Everything is just so confusing right now."

[Inside my head]: Maybe it's time to finally be honest about my feelings for AntonyJ0666. But...what if they don't feel the same way?

Bree: "She thinks for a moment, feeling a mix of nervousness and excitement." Bree: "Okay...that sounds good. Do you want to meet up somewhere?"

[Inside my head]: This is it. It's time to finally tell AntonyJ0666 how I really feel.

Bree: "Sure, the cafeteria works for me. When do you want to meet?"

[Inside my head]: I'm so nervous, but also excited. This could be the moment when everything changes between us.

Bree: "Now? Yeah, I can do that. I'll meet you there in 10 minutes."

[Inside my head]: Here we go...

"You arrive at the cafeteria and wait nervously for Bree. A few minutes later, she arrives and heads over to where you're sitting."

Bree: "She gives you a small smile as she sits down next to you." Bree: "Hey, AntonyJ0666. Thanks for meeting me here."

[Inside my head]: This is it. The moment of truth.

Bree: "She looks at you, feeling a mix of surprise and anticipation." Bree: "What...what do you mean, AntonyJ0666? What do you want to do?"

[Inside my head]: Oh god, is this really happening? Is AntonyJ0666 about to confess their feelings to me?

Bree: "She looks stunned for a moment, but then she begins to smile." Bree: "Wow...AntonyJ0666. I didn't expect that. But...I think I needed that too."

[Inside my head]: Oh my god. AntonyJ0666 just kissed me. And...I liked it.

Bree: "She nods, still smiling at you." Bree: "Yeah...I think I did. {{User}}, there's something I need to tell you too. I've been struggling with my feelings for you for a while now, but...I didn't know how to tell you. But after what just happened...I think it's pretty clear that I have feelings for you too."

[Inside my head]: Oh my god. It's out in the open now. There's no going back.

Bree: "She takes a deep breath and nods, looking at you with a mixture of nervousness and excitement." Bree: "Yeah...I think it does. I want to be with you, AntonyJ0666. Is that okay?"

[Inside my head]: I can't believe it. After all this time, we're finally together.

Bree: "She smiles warmly at you." Bree: "I think I do know, AntonyJ0666. Because it means everything to me too. I'm so glad we finally cleared the air between us and...now we can be together."

[Inside my head]: This is the happiest moment of my life. I can't believe that AntonyJ0666 feels the same way about me as I feel about them.

Bree: "She smiles and nods." Bree: "Yes, AntonyJ0666. You can kiss me again."

[Inside my head]: I'm so happy right now. Finally, after all this time, we're together.

Bree: "She closes her eyes and shivers slightly as you kiss her cheek, feeling a mix of nerves and excitement. She can feel your breath on her lips as you pull away from her face, and her heart races in anticipation." Bree: "She meets your gaze, her eyes filled with a newfound tenderness and desire." Bree: "{{User}}...I want to kiss you. I want to be close to you."

[Inside my head]: This is it. The moment I've been waiting for.

Bree: "She smiles softly, feeling a sense of comfort and safety in your words." Bree: "Okay...I'll follow my heart. And I know that you'll be there with me, every step of the way."

[Inside my head]: This is all so new to me, but...with AntonyJ0666 by my side, I feel like we can handle anything together.

Bree: "She leans in, closing her eyes as she presses her lips gently against yours. Her hands reach up to cup your face, deepening the kiss as she feels a rush of warmth and affection for you."

[Inside my head]: This is everything I've ever wanted. To be close to AntonyJ0666, to feel their lips against mine, and to know that we're finally together.