So...this is a sequel to 'Happier'. We're delving deeper into the inner thoughts of Milo Murphy through his journal entries and his talks with those close to him. We'll begin with the day after Amanda suggested Milo write a journal of how he was feeling. We roll...NOW!
Timestamp - March 18, 2016. While it was pizza Friday at Jefferson County Middle School, Milo wasn't any happier. Sure, he was with the girl he had been crushing on since the previous year, but something was different. It was as if there were some hidden feelings resurfacing - feelings between him and his best friend, Melissa Chase.
Now his girlfriend, Amanda Lopez, came up to him and sat next to him in the lunchroom. "Hey, Milo," the sweet Latina greeted.
"Oh...hey, Amanda," Milo responded somberly.
"Still thinking about Melissa, huh?"
"Yeah. I know she's my best friend and I know I should be happy for her, but I'm not. Something's different..."
Amanda giggled hearing this. "Milo, your inner Ron Stoppable is showing..."
"One problem with your theory - I don't have a naked mole rat."
"This is true, Milo. Those things are not cute and cuddly like Rufus, they're hideous!" Amanda then took notice of Milo with his headphones on. "What are you listening to today?"
"'Wake Me Up' by Avicii"
"Why that?"
"Looking at Melissa with Zack...sometimes I just want to fall asleep and wake up to when those two aren't together any more."
'It's worse than I thought...Milo's really out of it,' Amanda thought to herself. 'I know Milo's a big motorsports fan, but I doubt even that can help him now.' She then snapped her fingers, coming up with a plan. "Milo, why don't we go see our guidance counselor - Mr. Flynn-Fletcher - I think he might be able to help."
So during free period, Milo and Amanda stopped by Mr. Flynn-Fletcher's office.
"Ah, Milo!" Mr. Flynn-Fletcher greeted. "Wasn't expecting to see you here today. Come on in, ol' chap!" he said, letting Milo and Amanda in.
"Thank you, Mr. Flynn-Fletcher. I brought Amanda with me. Is it alright if she joins in?"
"Of course! So, Milo...you seem out of it today, not your usual chipper self. What seems to be the problem?"
Milo took a deep breath and sighed. Then, he explained his situation to Mr. Flynn-Fletcher. "Well, after saving an alien planet from almost certain destruction, I recently discovered a change in the relationship between my friends Zack and Melissa. They appear to be together now and while I should be happy for them, I'm not. These old feelings I have for Melissa are resurfacing and I don't know what to do, add to it the fact that I finally have the girl I've been crushing on since the start of 6th grade - Amanda Lopez - and now I find myself in the middle of a double-edged sword!"
"And yesterday, I suggested Milo write down his feelings in a journal to try and vent out his frustrations, calm his nerves, exude his anger and sadness..."
"And did you, Milo?"
"I did...started up last night."
"But today, Milo only got worse. Had to wrap up his pizza slice for later because he never took a bite out of it! That's not like him! Add to it, he had on Avicii's 'Wake Me Up'...I fear that he might try something he'll regret later!"
Mr. Flynn-Fletcher soon had all he needed and wanted to talk to Milo in private.
"Amanda, you don't mind if I talk to Milo alone for a while, do you?"
"Not at all, Mr. Flynn-Fletcher," Amanda said as she walked out. Once Amanda was out of Mr. Flynn-Fletcher's office, the Brit sat down next to Milo.
"Milo, here's what I think...I think you're slowly falling for your best friend."
"I am?"
"You are, my boy," Mr. Flynn-Fletcher confirmed. "And you're upset because not only do you want to tell her, but don't want to wreck what you already have with her...but also you're used to having her around you and now that another guy is in the picture, you fear that you won't have Melissa around as often as you would like."
"But what about what I'm dealing with when it comes to Amanda? What will she think?"
"Well, from what I gathered, she's a very sweet and caring girl. I'm sure she'll understand."
Amanda soon opened the door and peeked through. "All clear?" she asked.
"All clear, Amanda," Milo said in a stoic tone.
"So what did Mr. Flynn-Fletcher say?"
"He's attributing what I've been going through to fear...fear of not having Melissa around as often as I'm used to."
"Seems plausible."
"And I do recommend that you take Amanda's suggestion of writing in a journal to heart. Having a place to express your feelings can help tremendously! I also recommend you see me at least once a week, okay?"
"Okay, Mr. Flynn-Fletcher!" Milo said, now somewhat back to his chipper self. "Thanks!"
"Thanks for stopping by, kids! Cheerio!"
That night, Milo took to his room and wrote in his latest journal entry.
From the desk of Milo Murphy - March 18, 2016...
Dear Journal,
Went to see the guidance counselor today. Mr. Flynn-Fletcher told me that he thinks that it's because of fear of not having Melissa around all the time is causing my shift in behavior. I'm not sure how true that is, but I do know this - whenever Melissa's around, I feel like I can do anything, just like Kim Possible. I don't know what to do. I know I'm with Amanda, but these overwhelming feelings for Melissa won't stop...how am I gonna tell Melissa how I feel? I don't know how long I can tough this out, but I know I'm gonna have to...for Melissa!
Song of the Day: 'Wake Me Up' by Avicii
And that...is chapter 1. I think chapter 2 will deal with the last day of 7th grade next. See ya then and remember...IT'S MILO'S WORLD AND WE'RE ALL LIVING IN IT!