ISABEL
"Hey," Max says sitting down my bed next to me. He rests one hand lightly on mine as he continues to talk. "He's a nice guy. You saw that. And Alex may have started with a crush on you but I think he sees you as a lot more than that now. He wants to be your friend. He's not stalking you or anything. He's going out with Ashley. He wants to be your friend. Would that be wrong?"
It would be easier if Alex was stalking me. I would know how to deal with him then. But he isn’t a stalker, he’s my friend. And he’s not the first friend that has had a crush on me. I mean, hello Josh has had a crush on me forever. I don’t know why it feel different with Alex but it does and I don’t like it.
I shake my head, “Can we pretend this didn’t happen? I mean, Alex doesn’t have to know that I know. Nothing would have to change.”
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*Max*
I'm not really sure how I feel about keeping this a secret from Alex. He should know. Well, actually, she said she didn't want him to know that she found out about us helping him... Does that mean I can't tell him that she knows he had a crush on her? Is that cutting too fine a line? Would him knowing that make things harder for him or is honesty always best? I'd hate to have to go through this with him later...
I tilt my head slight to one side and offer a crooked smile. "Does this mean you'll forgive me and Liz? Please?"
I hope she says yes. I hope she believes what we've told her. That we'd never meant any malice towards her or plotted against her. All we wanted was to help Alex be himself -- so that she wouldn't be avoiding him and maybe they could be friends, or more. If the two of them are friends and they both have other love interests, then I guess it's all good.
I'm not really sure how I feel about keeping this a secret from Alex. He should know. Well, actually, she said she didn't want him to know that she found out about us helping him... Does that mean I can't tell him that she knows he had a crush on her? Is that cutting too fine a line? Would him knowing that make things harder for him or is honesty always best? I'd hate to have to go through this with him later...
I tilt my head slight to one side and offer a crooked smile. "Does this mean you'll forgive me and Liz? Please?"
I hope she says yes. I hope she believes what we've told her. That we'd never meant any malice towards her or plotted against her. All we wanted was to help Alex be himself -- so that she wouldn't be avoiding him and maybe they could be friends, or more. If the two of them are friends and they both have other love interests, then I guess it's all good.
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*Max*
"Thank you, Isabel," I say, patting her knee where it's hidden under the blankets. For a second, I want to give her a brotherly kiss on the cheek, but I'm fairly sure that would be too much.
"I'm sorry we upset you," I add. I'm not sure if that's opening things up again when they're mostly settled, but I feel it has to be said. It's one thing to say we had good intentions, which is true, but that doesn't change the fact that she was so obviously distraught here a few minutes ago.
"Thank you, Isabel," I say, patting her knee where it's hidden under the blankets. For a second, I want to give her a brotherly kiss on the cheek, but I'm fairly sure that would be too much.
"I'm sorry we upset you," I add. I'm not sure if that's opening things up again when they're mostly settled, but I feel it has to be said. It's one thing to say we had good intentions, which is true, but that doesn't change the fact that she was so obviously distraught here a few minutes ago.
ISABEL
I nod in acknowledgment of Max’s words but I choose not to say anything in reply. I really want to try and avoid thinking about it. I need to focus on the other things. Things that mean that mine and Alex’s friendship won’t change.
“You didn’t answer my question,” I state with a small frown. “Is there any reason why Alex has to know that I know about his feelings? I mean, I don’t want things to be awkward between us. And if it wasn’t for Kyle and his big mouth…” I smack my forehead slightly, remembering Kyle and his big mouth. “Is Kyle home yet? Not that I care but I kinda left him stranded.”
I nod in acknowledgment of Max’s words but I choose not to say anything in reply. I really want to try and avoid thinking about it. I need to focus on the other things. Things that mean that mine and Alex’s friendship won’t change.
“You didn’t answer my question,” I state with a small frown. “Is there any reason why Alex has to know that I know about his feelings? I mean, I don’t want things to be awkward between us. And if it wasn’t for Kyle and his big mouth…” I smack my forehead slightly, remembering Kyle and his big mouth. “Is Kyle home yet? Not that I care but I kinda left him stranded.”
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ALEX
I slowly walk towards the ladies' room. Ladies as in Liz and Isabel's room. Whatever is going on in there (and I hope it is all innocent), appears to be rather ... private. As private as things can be in a house full with cameras and four camera guys running around.
I really don't want to disturb them, really, I don't. I mean, my date was nice and I didn't think about Isabel as much as usual so confronting her now again won't be that good. Even though that way, I might learn what happened on her date that leaded to leaving Kyle stranded. Something that didn't even happen to me so far!
Reaching the door, I knock softly and when I hear a soft "C'mon in." (Liz I think) I open the door slowly. When I step into the room, I look around for a brief moment, Liz and Max sitting on Liz's bed, close to Isabel who is already under the covers ... and appears to be still dressed.
Something's up that's for sure!
"Uh, sorry to interrupt guys," I start because clearly, I am interrupting something here. "I just wanted to know if there is some group activity planned for tomorrow that I should be aware of."
I slowly walk towards the ladies' room. Ladies as in Liz and Isabel's room. Whatever is going on in there (and I hope it is all innocent), appears to be rather ... private. As private as things can be in a house full with cameras and four camera guys running around.
I really don't want to disturb them, really, I don't. I mean, my date was nice and I didn't think about Isabel as much as usual so confronting her now again won't be that good. Even though that way, I might learn what happened on her date that leaded to leaving Kyle stranded. Something that didn't even happen to me so far!
Reaching the door, I knock softly and when I hear a soft "C'mon in." (Liz I think) I open the door slowly. When I step into the room, I look around for a brief moment, Liz and Max sitting on Liz's bed, close to Isabel who is already under the covers ... and appears to be still dressed.
Something's up that's for sure!
"Uh, sorry to interrupt guys," I start because clearly, I am interrupting something here. "I just wanted to know if there is some group activity planned for tomorrow that I should be aware of."
*Max*
“You didn’t answer my question,” Isabel states with a small frown. “Is there any reason why Alex has to know that I know about his feelings? I mean, I don’t want things to be awkward between us. And if it wasn’t for Kyle and his big mouth…” I smack my forehead slightly, remembering Kyle and his big mouth. “Is Kyle home yet? Not that I care but I kinda left him stranded.”
"Yeah, Kyle's home. I gave him a ride," I tell Isabel, pausing before I go on. "I don't know about not telling Alex," I say slowly. "Afterall, I thought that keeping his crush a secret was an innocent thing, but look how it hurt you when you found out. I don't want him to be hurt, too..." I look at Liz, not sure what to think or say. I hope she has an opinion on this.
But before she can answer, there's a knock on the door. Liz says 'Come in.' My eyes widen in surprise. I'm not sure this is a good time to invite others in, but it's done. The door opens to reveal Alex, of all people, on the other side.
"Uh, sorry to interrupt guys, I just wanted to know if there is some group activity planned for tomorrow that I should be aware of." he says.
"No, not that I'm aware of," I say, thinking how awkward this must be for Isabel. "Maybe we can plan something over breakfast ... strike that. Concidering how you say you like to sleep in, maybe we'll save the planning until lunch."
“You didn’t answer my question,” Isabel states with a small frown. “Is there any reason why Alex has to know that I know about his feelings? I mean, I don’t want things to be awkward between us. And if it wasn’t for Kyle and his big mouth…” I smack my forehead slightly, remembering Kyle and his big mouth. “Is Kyle home yet? Not that I care but I kinda left him stranded.”
"Yeah, Kyle's home. I gave him a ride," I tell Isabel, pausing before I go on. "I don't know about not telling Alex," I say slowly. "Afterall, I thought that keeping his crush a secret was an innocent thing, but look how it hurt you when you found out. I don't want him to be hurt, too..." I look at Liz, not sure what to think or say. I hope she has an opinion on this.
But before she can answer, there's a knock on the door. Liz says 'Come in.' My eyes widen in surprise. I'm not sure this is a good time to invite others in, but it's done. The door opens to reveal Alex, of all people, on the other side.
"Uh, sorry to interrupt guys, I just wanted to know if there is some group activity planned for tomorrow that I should be aware of." he says.
"No, not that I'm aware of," I say, thinking how awkward this must be for Isabel. "Maybe we can plan something over breakfast ... strike that. Concidering how you say you like to sleep in, maybe we'll save the planning until lunch."
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ALEX
There is an awkward silence for a moment after I asked my question and I can't help and wonder what I'm missing here.
"Maybe we can plan something over breakfast ... strike that. Concidering how you say you like to sleep in, maybe we'll save the planning until lunch."
I smile slightly embarrassed at Max. "You guys dont have to wait with planning just because I like to lazy on Sundays. I'm sure what ever you wanna do is going to be great."
There is - again - silence and yes, it is one of the awkward kind again. I should probably leave. It would certainly be for the best if I do but ... I wanna know what's going on! This is so high school again where the cool kids didn't want the geeks to know what they are up to. Okay, so that is maybe a bit melodramatic and I maybe still have some high school issues but ... something's up!
Looking at Isabel, who seems to be the center of attention and who's under the covers fully dressed (even wearing her heels), I can't help but ask, "Is everything okay?"
There is an awkward silence for a moment after I asked my question and I can't help and wonder what I'm missing here.
"Maybe we can plan something over breakfast ... strike that. Concidering how you say you like to sleep in, maybe we'll save the planning until lunch."
I smile slightly embarrassed at Max. "You guys dont have to wait with planning just because I like to lazy on Sundays. I'm sure what ever you wanna do is going to be great."
There is - again - silence and yes, it is one of the awkward kind again. I should probably leave. It would certainly be for the best if I do but ... I wanna know what's going on! This is so high school again where the cool kids didn't want the geeks to know what they are up to. Okay, so that is maybe a bit melodramatic and I maybe still have some high school issues but ... something's up!
Looking at Isabel, who seems to be the center of attention and who's under the covers fully dressed (even wearing her heels), I can't help but ask, "Is everything okay?"
ISABEL
“Uh huh, everything is just peachy.” I say, trying to sound as normal as possible. Wow, this is so awkward already. Can you even begin to imagine how awkward it is going to be when he finds out that I know about his crush and that I found out from Kyle of all people. Its going to be painfully.
I pull the covers tightly to my chest and shift uncomfortably on my bed causing on my heals to catch in the sheets. Oh…this is…great. Just great. “So…uh is everything okay with you?”
“Uh huh, everything is just peachy.” I say, trying to sound as normal as possible. Wow, this is so awkward already. Can you even begin to imagine how awkward it is going to be when he finds out that I know about his crush and that I found out from Kyle of all people. Its going to be painfully.
I pull the covers tightly to my chest and shift uncomfortably on my bed causing on my heals to catch in the sheets. Oh…this is…great. Just great. “So…uh is everything okay with you?”