Alex and Maddy went to the library, to talk.
Maddy: So I guess you've heard about Howe's loop year, and how we were a couple, for a moment.
Alex: Yeah... I'm sorry, I never realized you liked me.
Maddy: That's okay. It's not like I told you. You had no way of knowing.
Alex: Yeah. Plus, I'm pretty blind to signs.
Maddy: So what did Nicola's letter say?
Alex: Well, she does have feelings for me. But she wanted me to sort things out with you, first. She doesn't want to be in the middle of anything.
Maddy: Okay. And how do you feel?
Alex: I'm still in love with her, despite everything that happened.
Maddy: Good. Then I think you should go for it.
Alex: And you'll be okay?
Maddy: Yes. You're not the only guy in the world, Alex. And besides, things didn't work for us. Howe says the breakup as so bad, that I had to change schools.
Alex: So we definitely don't wanna go down that road.
Maddy: No, we do not.
Alex: So are you okay with staying friends?
Maddy: Of course. Are you?
Alex: Sure, why wouldn't I be?
Maddy: Maybe Nicola doesn't want us to be friends.
Alex: You don't think that's what she meant, by sorting things out, do you?
Maddy: I don't know, Alex. You're gonna have to ask her.
Alex: ... I can't stop being your friend. You and Simon are the best mates I could ask for.
Maddy: Then tell her that.
Alex: I'm scared she'll reject me. That's what she did, in the other timeline.
Maddy: ... I hate to be the one telling you this, but that will always be a possibility. Especially since you two are so different.
Alex: I know. But I still love her.
Maddy: Then go for it. Just be sure to stay true to yourself, and to your friends.
[A librarian interrupts them]
Librarian: You two, shush! You've talking for a while now. Either stay quiet, or leave.
Alex: Let's get outta here.
Maddy: Yeah, that'll be the best thing to do.
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Episode 14 (Worst Year Of My Life Again Fan Fiction)
FanfictionThe night has passed. It's January 28th once again. It's time for Alex King to wake up, and face reality. Will he finally have escaped the tempo loop? Will he go through a terrible year for the third time? Will he ever open Nicola's letter?