therapist: so, what do you feel right now?
holly: anxiety and nervousness.
therapist: and who or what is causing it?
holly: oliver.
therapist: who's that?
holly: a very cute boy who i happen to be working with, but he's totally unattainable because i'm not allowed to date, and also...
therapist: let it out.
holly: he seems a little like a pushover. and like he doesn't know how to have fun. he's so serious and friendly all the time. it makes me nervous. he's not like any boy i've met before.
therapist: good, good. you're really letting your feelings out. that can help when you want to really get to the core of the issue. now, why do you say that he's unattainable?
holly: i'm not allowed to date.
therapist: and who says that? you, your friend, your parents?
holly: my mom.
therapist: what does your heart say?
holly: what are you? aren't you supposed to be focusing on how i feel? i mean, this isn't a disney movie.
therapist: you know exactly what i am.
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The Bikini Syndrome | WATTYS2019
Teen Fiction✩ #17 in body positivity ✩ Holly needs a job. And some cash. That's how she ends up at Cafe by the Sea, hired by the assistant manager, Oliver, who's cute, annoying, and totally unattainable. She's not really looking to fall in love though - it's...
