Most people would think that Natalie Scatorccio was just some heartless, burnout that only cared about getting her next fix or sleeping around. Sure, she smoked and drank and did drugs and slept around, but it wasn’t like that was all she cared about. It wasn’t like she didn’t fall into those habits out of an attempt to cope.

If you really knew Natalie, then you saw past her nasty habits and her grunge outfits. You’d see that she was actually the most selfless and loyal person in the entire universe. She loved with her entire heart and felt every emotion with her entire being. Even her shitty parents, she loved them.

So, yeah, she’s heads over heels in love with you and it shouldn’t be surprising.

Van and Laura Lee are her childhood friends, but she still considers you to be her best friend. You guys met in 8th grade with her defending you, and naturally you became glued to her side. Over time your friendship blossomed and her feelings developed. But she never let you know.

In all honesty, as much as it hurt to not be yours, Natalie thought it was better that way. What future did she have? She wasn’t a bad person like everyone liked to say, but she wasn’t anything special. Her future was destined to be the same as her parents. You deserved better than her. So she just tried her best to be the most perfect best friend of all time.

Like not drinking at parties if you’re around. She can sacrifice booze or drugs to make sure your intoxicated self doesn’t do anything stupid. Like now, for instance.