. all fired up

[tate mccarthy]

Want me to do something to fuck it all up? I'd hate your friends to hate me for being so perfect. So you've never heard from him since? God, that's intense. I promise I won't do that.

[rosie de la cruz]

No, they've seen enough run ins with girls you've dated in the past to know I don't have it entirely easy. Never - she doesn't talk about him, neither do my older siblings. I trust you, I really do. It's a terrifying concept, you know?

[tate mccarthy]

Haha, I'm sorry about that. I really had bad taste before you came along and made me see the error of my ways. It's awful, I'm really sorry you all went through that. There's no excuse for it ever. My dad basically did the same thing to Charlotte, I don't blame her for being pissed at him.

[rosie de la cruz]

It's fine, I just like to think they're jealous, or relish being mean girls. I am too - it wasn't fair to my mom, she's an incredible person. I don't blame her either. Just proves that it can happen to anyone.

[tate mccarthy]

They're definitely jealous, and bitchy. They all bitch about each other too, no one's exempt. She really is, can't believe she went through all that and is still so chill. Even when he was a good dad to me and Aish, it's insane really.

[rosie de la cruz]

Did you think I was one of those types when you met me? Me either. Jonas kind of harbored all the anger for her though, I think. Ideally I don't want my kids to ever have to ask the "where's dad?" question.

[tate mccarthy]

Well, yeah, for a minute. You're a perfect ten and you go to Cornell, it wasn't that much of a leap. I don't blame him. Of course not! Well, I can give you my word right now... if I'm lucky enough to be the one, I'll be there every step of the way.

[rosie de la cruz]

Surprise, surprise. Scholarship kids can be pretty too ;) Well, you know how to make a girl smile like an idiot in the middle of the library.

[tate mccarthy]

I was shocked. SHOCKED. Really? I read it back and felt really clingy/weird.

[rosie de la cruz]

Living to reverse that nerd stereotype, one sexy picture at a time. Back to that too serious thing?

[tate mccarthy]

You're doing a good job of it. Yeah, I think it's gonna take me a while to feel less nervous about it.

[rosie de la cruz]

Well, in the very least don’t worry about that. We’re still kids ourselves, there’s plenty of time.

[tate mccarthy]

Not worried about it happening, worried about having the conversation! I really need to get over it, I know.

[rosie de la cruz]

There’s also plenty of time for that too. Are you afraid I’ll bolt again, or just being serious in general?

[tate mccarthy]

Afraid you'll bolt. I'm always afraid you'll bolt.