"Good morning."
"Hi."
"What's up? You sound a bit weird."
"Ella, we've got to talk about this."
"Oh."
"I know we said we would see what would happen and leave it at that, but I really think it's better if we talk about that night."
"Okay."
"Be honest with me, was it a one-time thing?"
"No. Yes. I don't know. I don't want it to be, Piper, really not, but I'm scared. These feelings for you terrify me and I'm not sure what to do with them."
"I understand, Ella. I know how hard it can be to have to face yourself. But if those feelings are there, why make this so complicated? Running from yourself isn't going to help this."
"Believe me, I know. And I'm sorry. I really am. I can't believe how you must feel. I've been an ass. Just know I meant every part of it, okay? I'm sorry for being so weird after."
"I know. I'm here for you. You don't have to do this alone, okay? We can do this together and I'll be there every step of the way."
"I don't even deserve you."
"Yet you're stuck with me anyway. Let me take you out for lunch. I can borrow mom's car."
"Okay."
"I'll be there in half an hour."
"It's a date."
"Did you just..."
"Yes, Piper. Let's do it better this time. I'm ready to stop running, as long as you are there. So why not just call it a date?"
"Only if you're sure."
"I am. This time, I really am. I promise."
"Okay, it's a date then."
"Now I've got to get ready, because I'm still in bed. See you soon, Piper."
"Can't wait."
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How we met
Short StoryElla has gotten to a point in her life where nothing feels certain. Her relationship with her parents has been getting worse and worse, she's been missing her old best friend more than ever and she hasn't really been feeling like herself. You could...