00:00I think you and I click more than anyone else I know.
00:01We've got things to talk about.
00:03And if you ever fall for someone else or change your mind about the engagement, just tell me.
00:07I'll make up an excuse and handle it.
00:08I'd been chasing Noah for a thousand days when I scrolled past a post of my best friend kissing him.
00:14My bestie chased my boyfriend for three years and his best bro chased me for three years.
00:18Watching them run around like idiots is so much fun.
00:20My eyes went red, but I crashed straight into Jake's arms as Jake rushed over.
00:26They've been playing us this whole time. I can't take it.
00:28How about you and me get together and shove it right back in their faces?
00:31Later, when Jake and I announced our engagement, Noah grabbed my hand.
00:41Back at the basketball court, did you bring me water just to catch a glimpse of him across the court?
00:46I stood outside the cinema, staring at that post.
00:50The two tickets crumpled in my hand, my eyes burning red.
00:54The comments below had completely blown up.
00:56For real? Fun?
00:58You're out here trampling people's feelings and calling it fun?
01:01Karma's a bitch, sweetie.
01:05A real friend wants the best for you.
01:07If she can't even give her blessings, she doesn't deserve to be my friend.
01:10My bestie couldn't land him in three years, so I sealed the deal for her.
01:13Shouldn't I be getting a medal for this?
01:18I stood outside the cinema, my eyes glued to the screen, the comments, the photos.
01:23The girl in the picture, looking all bubbly and sweet, was my best friend Mia.
01:27And right next to her was Noah, the guy I'd spent three long years chasing.
01:30Even this morning, Mia was all smiles, doing my makeup, picking out a pretty dress.
01:35If I were Noah, I'd be absolutely obsessed.
01:39He must like me a little, right?
01:40I mean, he never turned me down in three whole years.
01:42This time he actually said yes to a movie.
01:44I'm definitely going to win him over.
01:45What about you, though?
01:46Jake's been chasing you forever.
01:47When are you going to give him a shot?
01:49I don't know.
01:49We'll see.
01:51A wave of humiliation and raw anger swallowed up whatever sorrow I felt.
01:58They've been playing us this whole time.
02:00You seriously okay with that?
02:02My lips quivered, and the tears just fell.
02:06When did Noah and Mia even get together?
02:09If he'd picked anyone else, I'd already be on the phone crying to Mia.
02:13But why did it have to be her?
02:17Why?
02:19Can't you see?
02:20For fun.
02:21Emily, you're hot, and I'm not exactly ugly either.
02:23How about we get together and shove it right back in their faces?
02:26Suddenly, my phone buzzed.
02:27I looked down.
02:28A message from Mia.
02:29Having fun with Noah?
02:30And just like that, I felt like this person, my best friend, was a complete stranger.
02:34Mia had a rough childhood.
02:36Her parents got divorced in high school, and everyone at school froze her out until I stepped
02:41in and became her friend.
02:44She knew how much I loved Noah, so she was always encouraging me to confess my feelings.
02:49I wanted to give up so many times, but Mia kept talking me back into it, saying Noah
02:52just couldn't see his own heart.
02:54You're gorgeous.
02:56Your family's solid.
02:57There's no way anyone could resist you.
03:00Meanwhile, Jake fell for Mia at first sight.
03:03The four of us hung out all the time, but every time I tried to meet Noah one-on-one,
03:07he'd
03:07stand me up.
03:08So this whole time, right under my nose, they were together, and they thought I was a total
03:12joke.
03:14Fine.
03:15Let's fake a relationship and give them one hell of a surprise.
03:19By the way, I got a reservation at a pricey place tomorrow.
03:22No way I'm letting that money go down the drain.
03:23Want to go together?
03:24Consider it practice for this whole fake boyfriend-girlfriend thing.
03:28Deal.
03:30Jake drove me home, and I texted Mina back.
03:32He didn't show.
03:33It's totally fine, babe.
03:35Something probably just came up.
03:36Don't overthink it.
03:37Just try again next time.
03:39Fortune favors the bold in love.
03:40Oh, and I'm not coming home tonight.
03:42I'm in a relationship now.
03:44I'll bring him by to meet you sometime.
03:48Something came up today.
03:50Couldn't make it.
03:50Let's reschedule.
03:51Not long after, Noah texted me too.
03:53Noah just texted, said something came up.
03:56And Mia totally knew he wasn't coming, but she still texted to ask how my day was.
04:00What is wrong with those two?
04:01Why do you think I was outside that cinema in the first place?
04:03I asked her to do a movie today.
04:04She turned around and had dinner with Noah instead.
04:05They're playing us both for fools.
04:06We vented.
04:07Having someone going through the exact same crap made it sting a little less.
04:12The car pulled to a stop.
04:16And he suddenly leaned over, reaching across to unbuckle my seatbelt.
04:20The moment his fingers grazed the buckle, our hands brushed, and both snapped back instantly.
04:24The dome light clicked on.
04:25His nose breach was sharp, and his blue eyes held my reflection.
04:28My heart suddenly raced.
04:30The next day at noon, I got into Jake's car.
04:37Did I keep you waiting long?
04:39Not at all.
04:40A gentleman doesn't keep a girl waiting.
04:41My mom would kill me if she found out.
04:44I couldn't help but laugh, and he joined in.
04:46This place used to be mid to high end, but on opening day, they accidentally set up a couple.
04:50It went viral, and now it's a total couple's hot spot.
04:52Wait, I think I know which one you're talking about.
04:54I've always wanted to go.
04:55Those black truffle fries look amazing.
04:56Right?
04:56I want to try those, too.
04:58The simple joys of life, eat, drink, and be merry.
05:00I nodded in agreement.
05:05We got out and walked into a garden restaurant.
05:08The second we stepped in, I saw Mia beaming, Noah beside her, all soft and affectionate.
05:17Jake's face immediately darkened.
05:19Mia?
05:20Noah?
05:21Mia turned and saw us.
05:22Her smile froze for a second, and she instinctively stepped away from Noah.
05:27She looked us over, her expression twisting into something complicated, and pressed her lips together.
05:32What are you two doing here?
05:34Her tone was pure accusation.
05:37Fury flared inside me.
05:39Looking at the girl I'd been friends with for years, I suddenly felt completely over it.
05:44You two are here.
05:45Why can't Jake and I?
05:46Mia's face vaulted.
05:47She grabbed my hand and pulled me aside, softening her voice.
05:49Emily, are you overthinking this?
05:51You said Noah didn't show up last time.
05:53I was going to book a place for you, too, so when you set a date, I could surprise you.
05:56She peeked at me cautiously, winking.
05:58My smile didn't reach my eyes.
06:00Huh, thanks so much.
06:01Mia got annoyed, planting her hands on her hips, brows furrowed.
06:04Emily, I did all this for you.
06:07Now you're being all passive-aggressive, like I'm the one who messed up.
06:10Her voice carried just enough to reach Noah.
06:12Noah walked straight over, took in Mia's red-rimmed eyes, and his gaze turned cold.
06:19Emily, don't take your bad mood out on other people.
06:22Now, apologize.
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