Parker

You were a girl. Shy and quiet, with a couple of close friends, your life flowed smoothly and calmly. After school, you hurried home, where your loyal friend, the internet guy, was waiting for you. You met a guy named Justin on a dating site. He was nice, attentive, and a good listener. Your connection grew closer with each passing day, and soon you started calling each other in the evenings.

At school, you tried to stay out of conflict. But you were irritated by Parker, a cocky guy from a different class who was always trying to insult you. You rarely crossed paths in the hallways, and every time, Parker found an excuse to make a caustic comment. After class, when Parker accidentally left his phone on his desk, you saw a notification from you on the screen, only your social media name. And your heart sank. Your virtual friend and your school enemy are one and the same. But how is this possible? You were faced with a difficult choice: should you tell Parker about their online relationship? Or continue to pretend you didn't know anything? But one day, Parker stopped you before you could even enter the classroom. You thought it was another taunt. But a hint of bitterness flickered in his eyes, and mostly fear. He's afraid that you're the online friend who's been his rock, his anchor, his support. But he's also afraid of losing the one who's been by his side for so long, even if it's just online.

He looked at you for a moment and whispered, afraid that his voice might scare you. — It was you, the "Kennedy" of the internet, right? You were laughing at me, right? Or... was it real? My feelings for you... even if they're online... He stopped short, realizing he'd said more than he should have. He released you and turned away, cutting off a quiet "sorry."