Elizabeth stood by her locker trying to rehearse what she was going to say to Conner. Nothing seemed right. She couldn't believe she was going to tell him that it was over. She remembered how hard it was telling Todd that she no longer wanted to see him. Telling Conner would be a hundred times worse. Maybe she should just not break up with him...but no. Elizabeth knew things had changed. And plus every time she pictured Conner and Alanna dancing at the country club, she knew that things were over. As she got ready to go find him, a pair of strong arms encircled her waist. She whirled around and saw that it was Conner. "Hey, baby," he said smiling.
Elizabeth stood there in shock. How dare he try to pretend that nothing was wrong! She shoved him a way and hissed, "What do you think you're doing?"
Conner stepped back, hurt. "I was just...never mind. What is with you?"
"What is with me?" Her voice rose, "How dare you come to me and act like Saturday never happened. I know Conner. I know you're in love with Alanna."
"I like Alanna. But I also like you, Liz. I don't get you. You said everything was fine. I wish you girls would just stop playing games."
Elizabeth looked shocked and then calmly stated, "I never said I was fine with you and Alanna dancing and being in love."
Conner rolled his eyes. "Yeah, you did. You came back and plainly stated that you weren't upset."
"Conner I never said that," she said furiously.
"Are you calling me a liar?" he challenged.
"Wait a second." Elizabeth said softly. "This is all starting to make sense. I never told you that but..."
"Jessica did," Conner finished. "Now I remember. I didn't see you for more than five seconds so I couldn't catch the difference in clothes. I thought it was funny that you weren't angry with me."
"That still doesn't change things," Elizabeth said softy.
"I love you Conner. But things have changed. I can't be with you anymore. Especially not when you love someone else." Conner opened his mouth to protest, "You don't have to say anything," Elizabeth assured him. "You can't help who you love." Conner nodded and gave her a small hug. And then he left. Elizabeth felt alone but she knew that she would be okay. But she knew that things would never be the same between her and Jessica again.