”If Ellie was a guy, she’d be my boyfriend” You joked loudly to your friends. Dina and Jesse laughed, while Ellie didn’t seem to have a reaction.

The truth is, you did have feelings for her, but you just didn’t want to admit it.

You noticed for almost the rest of the night since you said that Ellie had been silent, only replying with an occasional chuckle or ‘mmm’ here and there.

When Dina and Jesse left, it was only you and Ellie alone so you decided to ask her if she was ok.

“Ellie, you ok?” You asked her, worried.

Ellie mumbled something, which made it clear to you that what you said earlier bothered her. “I’m fine…” Ellie repeated herself quietly.