AN: Sorry this one is so short.

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Chapter Six: Talk to Her

"I did something really stupid, Alex," Ellie confessed to her friend.

Alex sat up slightly from her position on the bed. "What happened with Craig? Did you finally ask him out?"

"No, of course not! But how'd you know it involved Craig?"

"Please. It is so obvious that you have a crush on him. You talked about him nonstop until about a week ago, after you told me you two were at his house. I knew something was up. Who else would you be that worried about?"

Ellie gave her a glare but Alex just shrugged it off. Finally Ellie sighed in defeat. "He asked and I said yes."

"After all that time you spent glued to his side, I knew you two would hook up," Alex exclaimed. "So, why are you so upset about getting what you wanted?"

"It's just one date, nothing more. It'll just prove that we won't work together."

"What are you talking about? Craig's hot and he obviously likes you. What's the problem?"

"Craig's a guy," Ellie explained. At Alex's 'no, duh!' look, she elaborated. "I've never been really lucky with relationships. He's a great friend and I want to keep it that way. And what have you done with the real Alex, of the 'all men are dogs' club?""

"I'm allowed to be optimistic sometimes," Alex answered. In truth, she still didn't fully trust that Craig wouldn't revert back to his cheating ways, but Ellie deserved to be happy for once and she needed Alex's extra bit of confidence. "Marco's sexuality has nothing to do with you. And the fact that Sean ran back to his mommy wasn't your fault either."

"Sean had to work things out with his parents, Alex. I understand his reasons. And I know that Marco would be gay even if we hadn't dated," she spoke softly.

"Then what is it?" Alex's question was greeted by silence. "Don't tell me you feel guilty."

"I should feel guilty," Ellie insisted, getting up and pacing angrily.

"She's the one who dumped him. Ash isn't coming back. You don't owe her anything. Besides, if she was a friend at all, she would want you to be happy."

"But..."

"But nothing. You and Craig are so perfect together."

Ellie finally stopped and looked up. "Really?"

"You're a match made in therapy. Literally," Alex replied. She couldn't believe she was advising Ellie, but she wasn't going to let her friend down. "I say, go for it. I'll call you later."

"Thanks Alex."

"Anytime."

TBC

Next time:

Will Ellie let herself trust Craig?

What does he have planned for their first date?

Will a certain someone ruin it for them?

You shall see...