After school cafe - girls playing card game .
Nia:okay,okay!new round - who's most likely to fall for some one and not admit it?
Mari:(pointing at Rae)
Rae. easy
Rae:(laughs,leans back)
Pfft.im way to cool for that.
Jade:cool?Girl I've seen you trip over air when lina walks past.
Rae:(spits out her drink)
Y'all are delusional.
Lina tries to hide her flustered expression by sipping quietly
Walk home just Rae and Lina
Rae: Hey sorry about them. They can be extra sometimes
Lina:(shaking her head)
Its okay, they're funny
They walk a few beats in silence
Rae:you're quiet always thinking, huh?
Lina:I guess its easier to watch than speak.
Rae:(softly)
Well, I like hearing you talk. Even if its quiet stuff.
Lina:(pauses)
....Rae can I ask u something?
Rae: anything
Lina:(gently)
Have u ever... wanted something you knew you shouldn't
Rae:(brows knit)
Yeah, all the time . But wantings not wrong
Lina:(quietly)
....Sometimes it is
That night- lina's room
(Lina sits quietly by her windows, sketchbook open but untouched. Her phone buzzes. A message from Rae:made it home.you?
Lina:(thinking)
She's kind,brave everything I cant be
She types : yes, goodnight. Then deletes it . Rewrites Home.then sends
Her gaze shifts to a framed family photo on the wall.
Lina:(thinking)
What would they say if they knew?
Rae's room late at night .
(Rae on the phone with skye)
Rae: I dont know man I feel like..... I care for her...for real.
Skye:you sound like your falling
Rae:(quietly)
I already did. She just doesn't wanna catch me.