And the final part.. sorry for dividing it up like this..Its not having the internet thats making me do it like this.. otherwise it would take ages between every add.. I'll be back with the next one as soon as i can.

Thanks for all reading, it means the world do me. // Sofie

Part three - part two

'First he took me to the cinema, and then to dinner…. Movie, food…paid for it all…such a gentleman…it was great…and then the next one…so cute…Tom…Tom?…TOM!'

'Huh?'

'Are you even listening to me?'

'Um, yeah sure, great date, gentleman and so on'

'Tom!' Erica wined. 'Why are you not listening to me?'

'I am listening' I said with a smile, which she only frowned at. 'Promise'

'Yeah right' she muttered before turning back the her closet. 'Now you've got to choose, the white top or the black one?'

I looked up from the magazine I was reading and quickly looked at the shirts she held up in front of me. This was the fourth time this week she had had me over to help her choose an outfit and talk about Jason and it was really getting to me by now. All I could hear these days was Jason this and Jason that. Bloody annoying I'll tell you.

I randomly pointed at the black one and got back to my reading. She didn't even notice my un-interest in everything that was going on, all that mattered was Jason. And unlike what dear old Danny thinks, I am not jealous of him, I just want my friend back. The friend that actually could talk about other things than the perfect date. Which by the way would be a complete star wars marathon, the original movies, but that's a completely different question.

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'Tom, listen to me, this behaviour that you are sporting at the moment is typical for someone who is mildly interested in the other person in question. Now I know that you've said that you're not interested in Erica in that way, but by the way you talk about her, it really sounds like you are. The way you get really defensive every time I actually suggest that there is some form of mild affection from your side towards Erica kind of suggest that there is indeed'

'Is that how you're making money these days Dan?' I started in a humourless voice. 'As an amateur shrink'

'Very funny Tom, I don't know if you've noticed, but you didn't deny it this time'

'Deny what?' I muttered while franticly trying to think about what I missed.

'Your obvious feelings for Erica'

'Oh'

I heard Danny chuckle before screaming in a high-pitched voice 'Busted!'

'Oh crap…'

I let out another loud sight before realising, "all I seem to do these days is sighing, am I predictable or what", and the thought caused me to let out a small laugh.

'What are you laughing at mate?' Danny asked with a confused tone to his voice

'This entire situation I suppose' I said before letting reality hit me again. 'Why couldn't he just be called something stupid, so I could make fun of him for it, like Kenneth or something'

'Dude, this personal vendetta you've got going against the name Kenneth is really starting to creep me out' Danny added, suddenly sounding a lot more serious.

'What?! It is a scary name'

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'Hi Erica, it's me again, where are you? I've been standing here waiting for thirty minutes now. Ehm, well, just get here or call me or something' I said to her voice-mail once again. I hung up the phone and got back to pacing the street outside the cinema.

As I felt another drop of water on my cheek I sighed heavily and decided that Erica had stood me up. I couldn't believe it, despite our rather short friendship this was something completely new and I had no idea how to deal with it.

Dialling that familiar number for about the fourth time this week, I let out another sigh as I listened to the signal going through.

'Dan speaking, how may I be of assistance today?'

'I might be in need of that amateur shrink-side of you again' I muttered.

'Always happy to help mate, let me have it then' he added, still as cheery as always.

'She stood me up' I stated finally letting it sink in.

'Who? Erica?'

'Yeah, we were supposed to go to the movies together, and she stood me up and wont even answer her phone. And to top it all of, its raining!'

'Hey, calm down Tom, she probably had a very good reason for standing you up, don't jump to the conclusion that just because she isn't with you then she must be with Jason' Danny said thoughtfully.

'Oh man, I hadn't even thought that far. She stood me up for him, for Jason' I added in a stupid voice, as if saying it like that would make him go away.

'Oops' Danny started. 'Sorry about that'

'Its fine' I sighed. 'I would have come to that conclusion sooner or later anyway. Its not your fault'

'You know, she might not be with him, and even if she is, so what, maybe she just forgot. People make mistakes sometimes'

'So you think what, that I should just let it go then?' I asked confused.

'Yeah, pretty much' he started and then paused slightly. 'I mean, what good will it do any of you to fight about it? Its better to just forget about it and move on'

'You know, this sudden Mr-wise-guy-streak in you is starting to creep me out. Despite all the help you've given me though'

'I know' he chuckled. 'Its funny, innit?!'

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The next day, which was a Sunday, I was on my way over to Erica's, as she had called me that morning and invited me over. I had no idea why she wanted me to come over, she hadn't mentioned anything about her standing me up, so it was probably something else then. Its wasn't just the fact that I didn't know that bothered me, if she'd invited me over for one more chat about Jason, I would explode, literally. I just couldn't take it anymore.

'Hi Tom' Erica beamed. 'I'm so glad you could come over'

'Of course I could come over' I said excitedly and I could tell that I actually meant it. Maybe Danny was right, maybe it was easier to just forget about everything and go back to just having my best friend back. I threw myself on her bed before asking her, 'So, what have you been up to lately? I haven't seen you in a while'

'Nothing much, mostly hanging out with Jason' she said with a huge smile. 'He had a surprise date planned for me last night and it was so romantic'

'Oh' I said not being able to hide my disappointment. 'I guess you forgot about me then…?'

'What do you mea…Oh.. Oh god, I'm so sorry Tom. I completely forgot about our movie-date last night' she replied looking really sorry.

I mustered a smile before saying: 'Don't worry about it, Its not a big deal'

'But it is, and I'm so sorry'

'Erica, its ok, really. You had fun last night and that's all that matters'

'Tom, you really are the best, do you know that?'

'Well' I started with a small laugh. 'Its starting to become clear to me'

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'So, what do you think about him then?' Erica asked me with an eager smile.

'Ehm, If you want my honest opinion…' I started.

'I do'

'Then here it is, I don't think he's good enough for you'

'Isn't that up to me to decide…?' she said with a confused look on her face.

'I just think that you deserve someone better than him'

'Yeah, and who would that be then?'

"Me" I thought to myself, but as always, didn't voice it. 'I don't know, just someone better'

'Tom, I don't get why you are being like this. Jason is a great guy, who I happen to like a lot. He hasn't done anything to deserver this. And, honestly, I never thought you could be like this' Erica said sternly.

'At least I didn't stand you up!' I replied, ignoring the childish touch to it.

'I already apologized for that, didn't I?'

'Why don't you just admit it then, you ditched me for him, didn't you?!' I said now clearly letting the anger shine through.

'Tom…'

'Well…I don't hear you denying it'

'Why are you so jealous of him anyway?'

I shook my head before answering, 'I am not jealous! I just don't like that fact that you ditch me, your supposed best friend, for this guy who have you've just met'

'Why cant you just be happy for me for once?'

'What is that supposed to mean? When have I not been happy for you?' I asked shocked. I had no idea where all of this was coming from.

Erica didn't respond directly, but only looked at me. It took several seconds before she opened her mouth. 'If you cant be happy for me, then I don't know if I want you in my house'

I followed her lead and went for the petty approach. 'Fine, if you continue to choose him over me then I don't want to be here'

'I never said I wanted your opinion Tom' she argued.

'Yes you did, you asked me what I thought of him and I told you just that' I said with a loud sigh. 'Did you what…expect me to lie?'

'No, I expected you to like him'

'Well I'm sorry then' I answered as I stood up and walked across the room. 'Obviously we don't think alike' I said finally from my place in the doorway.

'Obviously not' Erica replied not even looking at me.

I slammed the door, very childishly I might admit, behind me, and ran down the stairs as quickly as I could.

'Fine!' I heard her yell after me as I shut the front door behind me. When I got into my car I looked up at her house one last time, and even surprised myself by being happy to get away from it, and from Erica.