A week before Spring Break starts, Brett is looking for an easy way to break up with his on-and-off girlfriend, Emily.
hey man! where are you??
don’t ask.
emily’s been looking for you.
she doesn’t want to leave.
what do you want me to tell her?
tell her i moved to… japan and i’m never coming back.
LMAO
yeah, cus that sounds believable 😂
why don’t you just talk to her instead of hiding?
i tried, man! she won’t listen.
it's like she has this idea of us in her head and i can't do anything to change it 🤦🏻
were you being clear about it, though?
wdym? how clear should i be?
“sex was great, but i just don’t feel anything for YOU specifically??”
ok, damn. harsh.
but that might be better than stringing her along.
lmao
i’m not stringing her along.
i already told her i’ll be busy over spring break because of work.
that we should stop seeing each other… but nah.
you try getting through to her.
well, you are the first guy she’s dated.
so she might be a little attached.
too attached, bro. idek what to do.
i can’t give her what she wants.
i'm a mess and a relationship is just gonna fuck me up even more haha
so the other girls you've been meeting? trish, for example?
dude, i wasn’t *seeing* trish… we just had a thing.
a one-night-thing lmao
right, i forgot… you don’t do commitment lol
nah, don’t get me wrong. i can do commitment.
with the right person.
such a romantic
what do i do with emily, tho?
i don’t think she’ll leave unless you show up for class or something.
lemme give her a call. i’ll just say we can talk after school.
cool, cool. and bro? go easy on her. she’s actually pretty decent.
go easy on her? she should give me a break instead 🙏🏻🙏🏻
That night, while catching up with his mom, Josh tells her about the situation between Brett and Emily.
Hi, Joshy! I just gave your room a little makeover.
oh no. mom. hahaha what did you do?
Oh, just the usual...
Floral wallpaper, plush pink rugs...
MOM 😂😭😂
i mean, i'll still sleep in it
and have the most horrible nightmares, i'm sure
Fine, I'll change everything to your favorite.
Toy Story 🥰
lmaao
you're excited, huh?
Sweetie, I haven't seen you in close to a year.
Of course, I'm excited!!
and dad?
Well, he's been busy at work. I'm sure he's very excited to see you.
He got a membership at the golf course, so you two can spend a lot of time together there.
how did he afford that?? he didn't even want to help me out with my car payments when i had trouble
I think it was a gift from his boss.
Your dad even got me a new purse, so maybe he got a raise too?
idk dad never gives gifts out that generously
something's fishy lol
what if he's working with the mafia?? have you seen strange men hanging around the house?
Oh, Josh. You and that imagination of yours.
just saying... he might be secretly rich and hiding it from us
I know your father well enough, baby. We would know if he somehow got rich.
In fact, everyone in this neighborhood would know. He likes to boast. A lot.
that's true, i guess. how are you, tho?
is he still being a dick to you?
That's just your father's humor! haha
I'm well, though. Don't worry about me.
I've been spending time with Christy a lot and getting her to leave the house more often.
you're an angel, mom.
brett appreciates that you look after his mom too.
How is Brett doing? Christy said he found a part-time job in town?
yeah! we both did, actually. forgot to tell you 😅
he's going through something tbh
Oh? Can I help?
just girl problems, really
he got involved with this girl from a different department and she thinks they're in a relationship, but...
He doesn't see it that way? 🤨
yesss 😅😅😅
i know it sounds like he's the villain here, but hear me out mom
he has tried telling her where they stand, but she's not listening
she's even started showing up at our classes like a stalker or some shit
LANGUAGE
sorry sorry
But it does sound very messy! Did he try really talking to her?
Maybe he's giving her mixed signals?
well...
i heard they slept together last week by accident
"By accident" and you believe that?
yeah? no? idk mom. being in college is weird. it's like the rules don't apply haha
Well, I think you should tell Brett to smarten up and end things clearly with her.
Or I'll tell him myself when you two get here.
uhohhhh hahaha are we in trouble now??
If he doesn't do anything about this poor girl's feelings then yes.
Both of you will be in deep, deep trouble.
Don't test your momma!
...
yes, ma'am 😭😭
A few days later. Sensing Brett pulling away from her, Emily tries to win him back.
hey brett 🥰
i waited for you at the gates earlier. how long were you at the library for?
oh damn, sorry em.
actually, i went back to the dorm at around 3. felt a little sick.
how long did you wait for?
i was there until around 5...
i thought you wanted to meet up and spend some time together?
ah... actually, what i wanted was to talk.
you should've texted me that you went back to the dorm.
i could've met you there instead 😉
hahaha well...
that's the thing, see?
i feel like you spend too much time around me.
it's a little suffocating.
what do you mean??
shouldn't we spend MORE time together?
we are in a relationship, right?
em... we're not. i told you.
and like i told YOU, we totally are.
we've slept together, for one.
didn't you tell me how much you *love* me at that party?
i was drunk and i meant... something else.
what else could've that meant, brett???
i meant i love sex with you.
...
just the sex??
you're a really great girl. i don't have to tell you that.
i just can't be in a relationship right now.
i've got a lot on my plate, em.
which is why you need me to share it with.
this isn't that kind of thing.
you never tell me any of your problems anyway.
because they're personal.
well, we may not be in a relationship but are you saying you can't trust me as a friend?
i'm saying i don't want to burden you with any of it.
brett...
i'm really sorry.
don't be. i mean, i get it... no strings.
but don't pull away from me, at least.
i can be here for you. for whatever you need.
even if it's just sex.
emily.
you don't mean that.
you deserve better, come on.
but i want you.
i can't even give you what you actually want.
don't care.
you're really quite stubborn, you know?
it's almost endearing.
almost???
yeah, because it just won't work in this situation.
hmm... you know i won't give up easily, right?
i'm not expecting you to.
i'm going back home during spring break, though.
i won't be around.
that's fine! i'm going back home too.
and brett?
yeah?
i gave you my first time, the least you can do is not ghost me.
christ hahaha
using manipulation now, huh?
it's a fact, though.
i won't if you promise to stop being so... damn clingy.
i'll try 🤭
can i come over tonight?
but you just said...
need help with anatomy 😏