"Rachel..."

"I can't hold it
anymore"

She stared at me,
quiet and confused.

"I... I love you, okay?
I always did... since we
became best friend.
But you and Charlie had
feelings for each other...
and let's face it,
you never saw me that
way. But, I can't stay
quiet anymore...
It hurts. I can't see you
hurting anymore...
I want you to be happy.
I want to make you happy!"

After my sudden outburst,
I saw tears brimming from
her eyes. Unexpectedly,
she tackled me into a hug
and cried into my chest.

She didn't say anything.

She didn't have to.