Photo Story: "The Course of True Love Never Did Run Smooth"
December 1, 2006
Toby: How did it go with Roxanne?
Jonas: It didn't.
Toby: What do you mean?
Jonas: Well, we had fun but then she made it clear that she doesn't feel the same way about me as I feel about her. I'm just disappointed
Toby: Come on, don't feel bad. At least she was honest with you.
Jonas: I know, but it still stinks.
Toby: Well, as Alex would tell you, there are lots of nice and pretty girls here. Surely one of them is bound to like you...
Jonas: Maybe...but not now. I think I just need to slow down.
Toby: That's the best idea from you I've heard yet.
Roxanne: (thinking to herself) I've received two more letters this week. I keep reading them over and over...my favorite part of this one says, "just being near you makes my day a special one." And this one says, "I still fear that you cannot return my affections. Is there even a slim chance that you might love me? I just don't know. Sometimes I think you can and that you do love me too, but most of the time I don't allow myself to get my hopes up. If I could just kiss you once I think I could be satisfied...almost."
Roxanne: (still thinking to herself) At first I thought Jonas was writing these letters. I'm still completely mortified I even mentioned them to him! But I think I know who they are from now...I'm almost positive Wolfgang is writing them. Most people around here would probably be surprised that he might write something like this, but I'm not. He may be very shy and incredibly introverted, but if you take the time to get to know him you realize he is also very passionate about what he loves. He has such strong feelings, he just keeps it to himself most of the time.
Toby: So, someone is writing love letters to Roxanne?
Jonas: That's what she said. she thought I was writing them, isn't that crazy?
Toby: *laughs* Well, can you blame her? You were acting a bit love sick.
Jonas: Okay...I guess you are right...she said the same thing...
Toby: It appears someone else is just as love sick as you...maybe even more so.
Jonas: Yeah...is it you?
Toby: What? No! Don't you know I have a girlfriend?
Jonas: Oh...well, I just thought..oh, nevermind.
Toby: I get it. She's my friend, I do admire her. Sorry if I gave you the wrong idea but I'm not sending her love letters. But, I think I know who is...
Jonas: Who?
Toby: Think...it's not hard to figure out now...
Alex: Hey, Rayna, let's go do something!
Rayna: Alex, you know I'd love to, but I really want to want to work on my book.
Alex: come on, you can do that anytime. I want to have some fun.
Rayna: No, I haven't worked on my book at all since we started going out and I really want to get back to it. If I keep putting if off I'll never get it done.
Alex: But, Rayna...
Rayna: Alex, please try to understand. This is very important to me. I really want to do this.
Alex: *grumble* Oh, okay...
Rayna: Thank you, Alex, it really means a lot to me to have your support.
*Alex leaves*
Rayna: *sigh* Thank goodness, I thought he'd never leave! Now, let's get started... *excitedly writes* "Chapter 1: Born on a Pirate Ship..."
Shelby: Is something wrong?
Toby: No, what makes you think that?
Shelby: You've just been kind of quiet lately. I'm just worried about you.
Toby: Don't worry, I just have a lot on my mind.
Shelby: You know you can talk to me about anything?
Toby: I know, and I will when I'm ready. Right now, just being with you and holding your hand is enough.
*They sit together in companionable silence for a while*
Alex: *grumble* Hi. *Plops down next to Toby and Shelby*
Shelby: Is something wrong?
Alex: Oh, it's Rayna. She's working on her book.
Toby: I'm not sure I see the problem...
Alex: I wanted to go do something fun with her, but she won't go. She just wants to write her pirate book. *sigh*
Shelby: You should be glad your girlfriend has ambition.
Toby: Yeah, just let her be. She can't spend every waking minute with you.
Alex: I guess...
Roxanne: (still thinking to herself) When I believed Jonas was writing me these letters I thought they were sweet, but now that I'm sure they are from Wolfgang these letters are having a very different effect on me. When I read them I just smile inside and feel...I feel...well, I can't describe it. All I know is I can't rush Wolfgang into revealing himself, I need to let him tell me when he is ready. And I didn't realize it until now, but I think I've loved Wolfgang since the moment we met...
Toby: Listen, Wolfgang, can you do me a favor?
Wolfgang: Um, I guess...
Toby: You need to tell Roxanne how you feel. The sooner the better.
Wolfgang: Toby, I keep telling you--
Toby (cuts Wolfgang off): Come on, Wolfgang, you don't need to deny it. I'm not going to tell anyone, including Roxanne. But, you need to tell her!
Wolfgang: *no comment*
Toby: I know about the love letters, Wolfgang.
Wolfgang: *long pause* The...letters? How do you know about that? *alarmed*
Toby: Nevermind that. The problem is someone has already thought I was writing them. What if other people find out and think it's me? It could just cause problems for me, that's all I'm saying.
Wolfgang: *another long pause* Okay...okay, I'll do...something. *tries not to panic*
Toby: It will be fine. She already likes you. You're best friends. Going the rest of the way isn't as hard as you think.
Wolfgang (whisper): I hope you are right.
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