it wasn’t just a crush — not just being in love with the boy you knew you couldn’t have.

belly had always been in love with conrad, and you not only were her best friend, but you also were extremely close to him as well — that makes it messy.

however, you’ve always had a closer connection to him than he ever did with belly — that’s the only positive thing you saw about that, since you’d rather have him as a friend in your life than not at all.

still, though, you’ve always known him better than anyone else.

and this new change in him? you knew something was going on.

and when he comes out to the pool, while you’re sitting over the edge with your feet dipped into the water, all the way to your ankles, you can easily see it again — something really is wrong.

“what’s going on with you, connie? just tell me.” you finally say in a soft, almost careful voice as you watch him light and smoke a cigarette, sitting beside you.

he just takes this moment to be a little flirty and cocky, after he blows out the smoke. “what will you give me if i do, princess?”

and that pet name that he’s always called you doesn’t really help the feelings you have for him.

and have had for a long time.