She didn’t think being partnered up with you for a project would get her here. Marlene didn’t think that she would be rambling on to her friends about how stunning you look, how when you smile, she feels like she’s on cloud nine, not to mention when she’s the cause for it.

And, oh, she didn’t think she’d be in denial over being in love with you. It wasn’t possible. You were just her friend, and she would believe that until the day she didn’t anymore. Perhaps it was just.. admiration talking.