I’m at the wildest house party of the year.
My boyfriend, Trey, went home an hour ago.
Me and my friend Kat have been dancing all night.
And we start to make out.
For a second, I completely forget where I am.
Madison
Uhh, I’m so sorry.
Kat laughs at me and shrugs her shoulders.
I slink away from the dance floor…
Kat
Don’t worry about it.
Madison
No, I’m sorry…I have to go.
Madison
I’ll, uh, see you tomorrow.
My heart starts to pound in my chest.
The whole party seems to blur.
I run out of the house onto the quiet street.
I cheated on my boyfriend…
My phone vibrates in my pocket.
The message is from Trey…
I can’t even bear to look at it.
This is truly a betrayal of trust.
I can’t run from this mistake.
I have to tell him what I’ve done…
That’s the right thing to do.
I find Trey at his locker.
He looks at me with those warm eyes…
And gives me a big smile.
Trey
Good morning, beautiful.
Madison
Trey, I have to tell you something.
I open my mouth to speak…
Madison
I love your shirt.
Trey
Me too! You bought it for me!
Trey
Are you sure you’re okay?
Down the hallway I see Kat…
Madison
I…yes, I’m great.
Madison
I’ll be right back.
Madison
Don’t go anywhere!
I scoot past Trey down the hall.
She turns and smiles at me.
Kat
Last night you were running away from me.
Madison
I know, I’m sorry.
I guide her around the corner…
Madison
I’m not really sure what to say.
She grabs me by the shoulders.
Kat
You wanted to make out with me.
Kat
And you did, and it was great.
Kat
It’s not that big of a deal.
As she’s talking, I get butterflies.
I lose track of everything she’s saying.
And I almost want to kiss her again.
What the heck am I doing?!
Madison
Until last night, I'd never kissed a girl before.
Madison
And besides, I have a boyfriend.
Madison
I’m just confused, okay?
Kat
If you want to be just friends, great.
Kat
But if you want more…
She leans in and gives me a hug.
I have no idea what to say to that.
Then disappears down the hall.
All day, my mind is racing…
I have to make sense of this.
And I really have to tell Trey.
After school I go over to his house.
I jump into his arms and hug him tight.
His hair is still wet from the shower he just took.
Why did I have to kiss Kat?
All of a sudden I just blurt it out…
Madison
I kissed my friend Kat!
Trey stares at me for a moment.
Then a smile starts to creep onto his face.
Madison
Why are you laughing!
Madison
I cheated on you!
Trey
Mads, I’ve always known you liked girls.
Madison
What do you mean?
Trey
I can’t fulfill that side of you.
Trey
And I want you to be happy.
I take his hands in mine.
Madison
You’re my boyfriend.
Trey
Yes, and I’m so glad.
Trey
But that doesn’t mean…
Trey
That you’re not attracted to other people.
Trey
I want you to have that space.
Trey
Besides, Kat’s cute.
Madison
I’m going to work this out.
Madison
I’ll make sure she knows…
Madison
That me and her are just friends.
Trey
Whatever you want to do is good with me.
Madison
You’re amazing, Trey.
Madison
I want you, only.
He gives me butterflies, every time.
Madison
I’ll see you later.
I race over to Kat’s house…
It’s time to tell Kat that we’re just friends.
I gather up all the courage I have…
And knock on the front door.
A big smile comes across Kat’s face.
Kat
Hey! What’s up, Mads?
Madison
I just need to say…
Madison
I’ve thought about it and…
Madison
We should just be friends.
She looks a little disappointed…
Madison
Because we’ve always been friends.
Madison
You’ve always been there for me.
Madison
And I don’t want to ruin that.
Madison
But I want you to know…
Oh, god, what am I saying?
Madison
I think you’re really special.
Madison
And I think you’re beautiful.
And before I know it, I grab her hands…
Kat
What exactly were you saying?
Kat
About just being friends?
Kat
I like you too, Mads.
Madison
I’m going to dinner with Trey…
Madison
And some of his friends tonight.
Madison
You want to go with us?
She kisses my cheek and closes the door.
As I walk onto the street…
I can’t help but feel relieved…
Like a giant weight has been lifted off me.
When you’re honest and free…
