A/N: Ahh, I'm so sorry! I had a bunch of drama going on. I had to break up with my boyfriend because I found out he was a total player. My old crush started talking to me right after. Theeeen I had to go get all of my stuff for my final year of high school (books, ID, locker, schedule, etc.) But I'm back now!

"-sniff- Elliii, could you come to my house? I gotta ask you some things. I need advice." Angela coughed loudly, with a bit of a wheeze. Elli suppressed a grin, because Gill was within five feet of her and she didn't want to take any chances. "I don't want to bother you at work though…" She sounded absolutely miserable. Her breathing was constantly interrupted by sniffles, sneezes, and coughs. Gill sighed.

"Go if you want to, Elli, there's not much work today anyway."

"Thankyouthankyouthankyou! …Hey." Her tone became a bit more serious. Gill looked up curiously. "You're becoming more easygoing." This made him raise his eyebrows at her. "Just think about it, kay?" With those cryptic words, Elli ran outside, eager to see what Angela wanted from her. Angela was sitting up in her bed, a pile of used tissues at her side. A hard knock on her door made her sneeze in surprise.

"Come in…" she said faintly as she attempted to make herself look at least somewhat presentable. Elli, not unlike Gill, was startled by her appearance.

"Geez Angela, how did rain do that to you? Anyways, what was it you needed help with?" Angela bit her nails nervously. "It's about somebody, isn't it? It totally is!" She scooted closer, and received a concerned look from Angela. "I won't get sick, promise." Angela took a deep breath.

"I think…I…Gill..." She couldn't stop stuttering. "Spit it out already!" she thought to herself. Elli was leaning closing to her as if she would be able to hear her better. "I like him. There. It's out; get as excited as you want." Angela let her head plop against a pillow and exhaled, relieved.

"Oh my goodness! You have to tell him like, right now! I'm serious. Call him. Now. Angela opened her mouth to say "but". "No buts!" She picked up the phone, dialed the Town Hall number, and stuck it in Angela's hand.

Angela was hoping with every inch of her body that it would go to the answering machine, or Hamilton would pick it up. Talking to Gill then would be downright embarrassing. She sounded and looked like a toad, and was in no place to talk to the future mayor. The phone rang three times, giving her a little hope that it wouldn't be picked up.

"Hello?" Of course it was Gill if Elli wasn't there. The line was silent for a very uncomfortable ten seconds. "If you don't answer, I'm going to…"

"H-hi Gill. I was wondering if I could maybe ask you something?" Elli had her ear pressed to the other side of Angela's phone. A muffled "okay" was heard on the other side. "Well…it's…Do you…Do you like me as, uh…. More than a friend, G-gill?" Angela held her breath, awaiting an answer. The silence was agonizingly long. Her question shocked him, his blue eyes large as globes. Unfortunately, his instinct of constantly saying no kicked in suddenly.

"Why would I like an annoying, double-digit IQ, stupid farmer like you?" He felt himself putting emphasis on all of the wrong words. Or he was using the wrong words entirely.

"Oh, okay…I was expecting that answer anyway. Talk to you later, I guess." She set the phone back down. "Well, I tried, Elli." Elli's face, instead of sad, was infuriated. "Why are you so angry?" She slammed her fist on the bed.

"That Gill… I'm going to teach him a lesson! Stay here, I'll be right back, Angie." Elli gathered her dress and scurried away to confront that brat. Yes, it was wrong to confront a coworker, but today was different. Her best friend had been rejected by the one who claimed to like her and there would be hell to pay.

A/N: Short chapter because I'm tired, sorry! Plus I've got to prepare myself for my birthday party tomorrow (August 31st)! :D It's not really a party, though. Just some home cooked food and presents. Anyway, I hope you guys liked this chapter even though it was short.