Seven Minutes in Heaven ✗ jimmy fallon

9. Don't You Forget About Me

"Oh shit," I blurted. I clapped a hand over my mouth. "No, I didn't mean that. I'm just...when?"

Marion was interrupted by hysterical sobs. I felt so bad for her; she was going through all this pain in just a couple months.

"Hey, it's okay. Um, Chandler showed up and was asking where you were."

"H-he was?"

"Mhm."

"Did you tell him?"

I paused. "No, did you want me to, or...?"

"I don't care."

She didn't care? Meaning I left Jimmy's house in panic for no exact reason?

"But, like..." Marion sniffled. "If I tell Daniella how I really feel, I'm afraid it's gonna be awkward between us, you know?"

"I understand. But, Mari, if you feel this way about her, honestly, you should let her know. It would probably make things so much easier for you," I brought my hand to my forehead, debating whether that was the right thing to say or not.

She paused, once again sniffling. "You think that would be the best thing to do?"

"Uh-huh. Just, like, make a group chat with you, Dani and I after we get off the phone, and if you need help with what to say, I'll be there to help."

"Okay. Thanks for talking to me, this is becoming a living nightmare," Marion started to get choked up again, laughing in aggravation.

"You're welcome. If you need anyone to talk to, always know that I'm right here. I love you, Marion." I said empathetically. How much this was hurting her was slowly breaking my heart.

"You too. Bye."

"Bye," Then I hung up. I stared at my phone, waiting for the group chat to pop up.

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Marion

I clicked on Noel, Jimmy, and Daniella's contact for the group chat. My thumb hovered over the type box, but I didn't know what to say. I eventually started typing-which took me a good seven minutes-and, hesitantly, pressed send.

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Noel

I read a book until my phone buzzed again. I almost resisted reading it, but I read it anyways:

Marion: Daniella,
There is something that I've been meaning to tell you for months, but I just haven't found the guts until now. Remember earlier today when I broke down crying in the bathroom? It wasn't because I was on my period. I'm kinda having doubts about my sexuality. I know, this is completely uncalled for, but Daniella, there's no other way to say this...I'm in love with you. I was so afraid that if I told you this, it would make things awkward between us, and that's the last thing I want to happen. If you could just give it to me straight and tell me how you feel about this and not ignore me, that would make everything so much easier. ~Marion

I bit my lip, my eyes burning from tears. I was so afraid that this would destroy our friendships and make everything awkward, but one of the most important things is to be 100% honest with each other.

I felt as if I needed to say something too, so I said:

And guys...I know about this. I'm sorry I didn't tell you.

As soon as I pressed send, I immediately regretted it because it started a fiasco:

Jimmy: Noel why didn't you tell me??

Me: I didn't know if Marion would want everyone to know. I'm sorry.

Jimmy: You lied to me though!!