Ashley
Jess! Get your butt off the couch and let me in!
It’s been 2 weeks since her boyfriend Danny dumped her.
And she’s definitely not in the mood for Ashley’s pep.
Ashley
Jess, I can shout at your door all day.
Jess sighs, blows her nose, and shuffles over to her front door.
Ashley’s beaming face waits on the other side.
Jess
What are you doing here?
Ashley
Helping you get over Danny, obviously.
Ashley’s eyes scan the room…
Taking in empty pizza boxes and Chinese food cartons.
Ashley
I’m here to help you be ready.
Ashley
…before you end up with 15 cats all named Snuffles.
Ashley holds back a laugh as Jess gives her an unamused look.
Jess
This better not require me to change out of my sweatpants or shower…
Ashley
Don’t you worry, I brought everything we need.
Ashley digs into her purse and pulls out a bottle of wine.
She motions for Jess to starting pouring…
As she grabs Jess’s phone off the couch.
Ashley
Just putting on some music.
Ashley hits shuffle on Jess’s iTunes…
But then taps over to another app.
Ashley
So what do you want your username to be?
Jess looks over Ashley’s shoulder to her phone…
Just as the screen loads…
Revealing the new, popular dating app…
Jess’s eyes widen in horror.
Ashley
Oh, come on. We’re just going to make a profile.
Ashley
Let the universe know you’re ready for what’s next.
Ashley
Fake it ‘til you make it.
Ashley
First, we need a username.
Ashley looks around the room for username inspiration.
Just then, Demi Lovato’s song “Cool for the Summer” comes on.
Ashley
Username: Coolforthesummer.
Ashley
See, the universe is already lookin’ out.
Jess just takes a big gulp of wine, watching Ashley intently.
Ashley continues speaking the answers as she fills out Jess’s profile.
Ashley
Favorite shows: Jane the Virgin, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Glee…
Ashley
Sexual orientation: Bi.
Jess
What are you doing?!
Ashley
You’ve always been into girls.
Jess
But I’ve never even gone on a date with a girl!
Ashley
Hence the dating app…
Jess
No one wants to go on a date with some newbie.
Ashley
Babe, just because you haven’t given yourself the chance to explore this side of you…
Ashley
Doesn’t mean you don’t deserve to.
Ashley
And anyone who doesn’t get that…
Ashley
Isn’t right for you in the first place.
Realizing Ashley has a point, Jess caves.
She flops back on the couch, letting Ashley take the reins.
Ashley
Looking for: Someone who can keep up with me on the dance floor.
Ashley
Annnd pulling your favorite Instagram pic for your profile…
Ashley taps a few more times…
Ashley
Now we relax and let the messages roll in.
Jess moves to pour them more wine…
And before her glass is full…
Ashley
A message already!
Jess
“Hi sexy. Are you naughty or nice?”
Jess shoots Ashley a look.
Jess
What did you get me into?!
Ashley
There are bound to be some duds.
Jess just stares at Ashley.
Ashley
The bottom line is, online dating is the most efficient way to meet people these days.
Ashley
People you might actually like!
Ashley checks her own phone.
Ashley
Shoot, I have a 7AM yoga class tomorrow, so I’d better head out.
Ashley gives Jess a big hug and walks to the front door.
Ashley
Just promise me you’ll keep an open mind.
As Ashley closes the door—
Jess decides she might as well give this thing a real shot.
She picks up her phone, just as it dings with a new message.
Jess pulls up the message.
Brittany
Demi is my queen. Are you only cool for the summer? 😉
Jess sits there for a moment, frozen.
Brittany
On who you meet?
Brittany
Totally get that. I like Jane the Virgin, too, by the way.
Brittany
Team Rafael or Team Michael?
Jess
Team Rafael. Obvi. You?
Brittany
That’s a no brainer — agreed!
Brittany
Does that score me any brownie points?
Is Brittany actually flirting with her?
Jess clicks on Brittany’s profile.
She looks like Blake Lively with long, blond hair and beautiful blue eyes.
Jess skims her profile and realizes they actually have a lot in common.
Butterflies start to flap in her stomach.
Jess realized she was attracted to women back in college.
But, she’s only ever dated guys.
Maybe there was just never an opportunity.
And now that a beautiful girl has messaged her…
A sense of panic starts to rise in her throat.
But then she remembers what Ashley said.
She deserves to explore this.
And if Brittany rejects her because she’s new to the scene…
Then she wasn’t the right person to begin with.
Jess types out a response.
Jess continues to read Brittany’s profile.
Jess
You’re a professional dancer? That was my dream when I was younger.
Brittany
I feel very lucky to get to do what I love.
Brittany
Although believe me, it’s not as glamorous as it seems.
The conversation flows easily, and before Jess knows it, 2 hours have passed.
Brittany
Would you maybe want to go out dancing this Saturday?
Brittany
You know…to see if I can keep up? 😉
Jess smiles at the reference to her profile.
Jess clicks back over to Brittany’s profile picture.
And feels those butterflies again.
She’s never felt butterflies like this before.
Jess says aloud with a smile.
Then she types out a response.
Jess
Saturday sounds great.
When Saturday night rolls around…
Jess’s butterflies have turned into massive birds of prey.
Her taxi cab rolls up to the club where Brittany suggested they meet.
And when she sees someone standing outside with long, blond hair…
She thinks she might throw up.
But she takes a deep breath…
And walks over to Brittany.
Whose face breaks out into a wide, warm smile.
Brittany
Well if it isn’t Cool for the Summer herself.
Jess nods, and Brittany starts to turn.
But Jess’s hand shoots out, grabbing Brittany’s arm.
Brittany turns back around to face Jess…
A bit of amused confusion on her face.
Jess
I have to tell you something.
Jess takes another long, deep breath.
Jess
I’ve never done this before.
Brittany’s brow furrows in further confusion.
Jess
I’ve never gone out…
Jess swallows the lump in her throat.
Brittany
But your profile says you’re bi?
Jess
I am! I’m attracted to women.
Jess
I’m attracted to you!
One side of Brittany’s mouth quirks up into a smirk.
Brittany
Well if you’re so attracted to me…
Brittany
Then what’s the concern?
Jess
You aren’t turned off?
Jess
That I’m…new to this?
Brittany
You’re not new to dating.
Brittany
You’ve been in relationships.
Brittany
And you’re deeply attracted to me.
Jess laughs, thankful for Brittany easing the tension.
Brittany
Look, I’m glad you told me.
Brittany
And, I’m still in.
Jess lets out a breath she didn’t even know she was holding.
So she takes a step toward Brittany.
Closing the gap between them.
A little hesitant at first…
But when the side of Brittany’s mouth starts to quirk up again…
Jess presses her lips against that beautiful smirk.
Brittany wraps her arms around Jess’s waist…
Wholeheartedly returning the kiss.
When the two women finally break apart…
Neither can stop smiling.
Jess leans back in, giving Brittany a quick kiss on the cheek…
And whispers into her ear…
