Locked in a lifelong rivalry, Lena and Theo go way back - but do they really know each other?
When Theo goes to college, leaving Elena, his best friend's annoying sister he grew up with, behind at his home town, he thinks that she will never be in...
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It's Elena's birthday and I don't know what to do. Should I call her? Should I text? I've been thinking about her all day but I don't know if wishing her a happy birthday is too much. I'm being weird, it isn't right?
I sent her a tangled necklace in the morning. I hope she received and liked it. I was so nervous about sending it, I hope she doesn't know it was me because then I would have to explain that I actually pay attention to everything she's ever done and how are you supposed to tell your best friend's little sister that you've liked her ever since you can remember but that you act like an asshole to her because just the fact that you have interest in her is weird enough?
Okay I'm definitely overthinking this, I'm going to text her.
elena sanchez
me happy 20th birthday El! hope you had the best day.
elena sanchez Thank you but, who is this?
Is she fucking kidding me?
me You seriously need to save my number. It's Theo, we've had this conversation before.
elena sanchez It was a joke, Sage. I know it's you, thank you for remembering.
Well, that's done.
I don't know why she didn't invite me for her birthday lunch but I kinda think it makes sense?! It's not like we're friends, I shouldn't be expecting her to.
I'm going to Jake's tonight. Jake is a guy from the team who I don't really talk to all that much but everyone is going, including Oliver so, I'm going too. I had nothing to do anyway so this might be fun and take my mind off her.
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Three hours into the "party", everyone is already slightly tipsy. Oliver left but I decided to stay a bit more. I'm just catching up with my friends since lately I feel like I haven't talked to any of them all that much. Also, Jake is pretty cool and I might actually hang out with him way more often.
As I'm having a shot, my phone rings.
My heart stops when I see elena sanchez on the screen. Something tells me this is not good.
"Hello?" There's too much noise here "Guys, I'll be right back. Let me just answer this."
As I get to a quiet room I bring my phone back to my ear.
"Hi" Elena is on the other line, crying "I'm sorry for calling this late but I didn't know what to do."
"Who are you talking to?" Jake asks, opening the door.
