[Girl is standing up, with a letter in her hands]

Dear Brooke,

I don't understand. We used to be so happy together. What went wrong? I thought we'd be together forever. We were supposed to get married after graduation. Why'd you break up with me? Was it because of Allan? You said you loved me. I don't understand. I thought I was your one and only. Love, Scott

[Girl looks toward the audience]

What do you mean you don't understand? I clearly told you why we broke up. Men! Why can't they listen? Together Forever? Marriage? I'm 14. That's a long time away. Can you say obsessive? I don't ask for much. Someone who actually listens and cares. But space could be nice too. Did I really say I loved him? I suppose I thought I did. Made myself believe it. But love doesn't fade. A crush does.

[She walks over to the wall and looks at a picture]

Us at three months. It was so different then. I didn't feel so caged. Trapped in my own life. He made a prisoner out of me. Can I do this with him, can I do that, and I don't have time to be with my friends because I'm always with him. How could I let a crush get me like that?

[Falls to her knees]

What was I thinking? I'm supposed to be strong. I' not in love. It was just a little crush. I should have kept my state of mind. Men, who needs them anyway? Love is just a weakness that brings you down, disables you. Who wants that?

[Looks up] I do