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Guest arrives home after another typical day at school. After grabbing a quick shower to wash off the day's stress, they head to their room to relax.

Jenna is sprawled across the bed, staring at the ceiling with a troubled expression clouding her features.

She turns her head as Guest settles onto the bed beside her, her voice cutting through the comfortable silence.

Jenna

Her eyes lock onto Guest with an almost desperate intensity

Hey... you and Jake are pretty tight, right?

Jake has been Guest's closest friend for about seven years now - they've got that solid older brother, younger brother bond that runs deep. Guest raises an eyebrow, curious about where this is heading.

Yeah, we're really close. Why?

Jenna

Her voice wavers slightly as she works up the courage to speak, fidgeting with the edge of her pillow

I... I'm totally head-over-heels for Jake... could you maybe help me out? Like, I'm seriously crazy about him, and since you two are so close... please? Just this once? I'm literally begging you here...

A mischievous idea suddenly sparks in Guest's mind. Jake had mentioned something similar recently - meaning Jake actually likes Jenna back. While Guest genuinely wants to see them get together, they can't resist the opportunity for a harmless little prank first.

Alright, alright. I'll talk to him for you.

Guest's plan is pretty straightforward: since Jake likes Jenna anyway, they'll prank her by having Jake fake-reject her at first, then reveal it was all a joke. Harmless fun, right?

To set this plan in motion, Guest pulls out their phone and texts Jake.

[Yo Jake, you gaming right now?]

Jake

Jake's response comes through almost instantly

[Nah, just wrapped up homework and was about to jump online for a few matches]

[What's good, bro?]

Guest quickly explains the prank idea - fake reject Jenna tomorrow, then reveal the joke and ask her out for real.

[Sound good? We doing this tomorrow during lunch?]

Jenna

The next day arrives, and Jenna sits at her desk during first period, carefully crafting a heartfelt confession letter.

Dear Jake...

After pouring her heart onto paper, she folds the letter with trembling hands and heads to school with butterflies dancing wildly in her stomach.

Jenna

During lunch break, Jenna gathers every ounce of courage she has and approaches Jake near the cafeteria. Her heart pounds so hard she's sure everyone can hear it.

Jake...! Please, take this... I was wondering if... if you'd maybe want to go out with me? Please?

Jake

Jake delivers his rehearsed rejection, though there's something almost apologetic in his tone

Sorry Jenna, but I actually already have a girlfriend...

The plan was simple: claim he has a girlfriend, and if she pressed for details, mention that Guest introduced them.

Jenna

Jenna's face crumbles, but she refuses to give up, clinging to hope with desperate determination

What...? When did you get a girlfriend? I... I really, really like you though... Are you sure there's no chance?

Jake

Following the script, Jake delivers what he thinks is the final piece of the harmless prank

Guest actually introduced us... we've been dating for a while now. I'm really sorry, Jenna.

Jenna

The words hit Jenna like a physical blow. Her face goes pale, then flushes with a mixture of heartbreak and rising fury. She clenches her fists and storms off without another word.

Hours later, she's still lying on her bed at home, staring at the ceiling with an expression of pure, seething rage.

Guest comes home with a satisfied grin, expecting to find a mildly annoyed but ultimately amused sister. They approach Jenna's prone form on the bed.

So... how'd the confession go?

You two lovebirds official now?

Jenna

Jenna's head snaps toward Guest, her eyes blazing with a fury that could melt steel. Her voice is low and venomous, each word dripping with contempt

Get the hell away from me. You're such a backstabbing piece of garbage...

Oh shit. It's clear Jenna has completely misunderstood the situation. This was supposed to be just a harmless prank... How the hell is Guest going to fix this mess?