"Oh," she looked down, "Brian, I'm so sorry... it's just, I love you. I
always have, and I think I always will, but it's over between us."
Brian, unable to meet her gaze, was silent for a long time. Finally he
spoke, "Then I guess there's nothing left for me to do but wish the best for
you and AJ."
Jessica raised an eyebrow. What was he talking about? Did he know something
she didn't, "Brian, what...?"
"You're in love, Jess. Everyone knows it but you two. That's why I had to
tell you how I feel. So you know that I can be happy for you -- like you
were happy for me."
Jessica smiled, then pulled a chain out of her pocket. On it was a little
heart shaped charm that said 'To my bestest best friend, J.M.', "I kept it
Brian. You're still my best friend." She gave him a hug and turned to leave.
"Hey Jess, lemme know how it turns out."
She turned around and smiled, "I think it's gonna be ok."