No, you can't do that to her

"You what John?"

"I care a lot about you. You're my friend" you say, a pang of sadness in your heart. You try your best to smile convincingly at this poor girl.

"Oh. I care about you too" she says. Do you sense disappointment in her voice? There's a long silence, and this time it does feel pretty awkward.

"You know you don't have to lie to me right?" she says putting her hand on yours. Not tonight, you tell yourself.

"I wouldn't lie about something like that" you say squeezing her hand in yours. "Now come on, I hate to see you cry. What can I do to help you get over that douchebag?"

"Well there is one thing, but ..." she blushes bright red. "It's silly. You'll probably think I'm stupid for asking."

"Madison, I'm all yours tonight." you reassure her. "I'd do anything for you, but especially tonight. Anything at all, just tell me and I'll do it"

She looks up at you with her reddened eyes, as cute as she always is.

...