you, me and our followers

[Adam walks in Jill's dorm. They are both juniors in college and have been close friends since freshman year.]

Hey Jill, how was your day?

[Jill is sitting at her desk and has her headphones on. She doesn't answer.]

What are you doing there?

[He walks closer to her]

Oh, checking your Facebook and listening to Pandora, that's cool. Third Eye Blind station? That's a good one.

[Still no answer]

I came here because I wanted to tell you something in person. Can you please disconnect and pay attention to me?

No? Oh, I see how it is. I guess Facebook stalking Leah is more important. She has a new boyfriend I see, what else is new. I can never keep up with her love life.

Well back to what I wanted to say...

[Adam takes a deep breath]

I love you.

Well, this is awkward. I don't even know why I tried.

Maybe I should tweet at you, huh?

I can picture it now I can say, "@Jillybean I @heyad12 love you. #bemine" and you can answer, "@heyad12  I love you too! #friendsforever"

That's not what I mean tho... I. Love. You.

I love the human side of you, not your profile picture or your LinkedIn profile. I love that girl that always participates in class and use to stay up late talking with me in the common room.

You don't understand that when you articulate your thoughts and ideas, it's magical...

Yet, this girl? The one who ignores me. The one who thinks is so connected but in reality is so alone.

I'm here pouring my heart out and you're ignoring me. How did this happen Jill? Talk to me! Look at me in the eye and tell me if you feel the same way because quite frankly I'm crazy for you!

You always use to tell me how you wanted a guy to sweep you off your feet and I want to do that to you but, you don't let me.

[Jill turns around] I don't let you do what?

[Adam's heart raises]

You don't let me tell you that I love you.