Simple Scenario.

[Aspiringanonymous]

A and C are acquaintances, have known one another for a while, but being both exceptionally busy people, never quite had the opportunity to get to know one another on any deeper level.

A has always somewhat admired C, for they are similarly outcasts in the teenage community. Although their conversations have always been brief and quite deliberately courteous in nature, the two could certainly hold deep and meaningful discussions if given the chance.

A and B are good friends, and spend most of their spare time in school together.

C has been interested in B for quite some time now, although these feelings have not been reciprocated. B feels extremely uncomfortable with C's persistence, having already rejected - subtly, and not directly, for fear of "seeing hurt feelings" - several requests to date. Yet, C still persists, even more passionately than before.

B was unspeakably relieved when A revealed a long-standing, but hidden interest in C. B encouraged A to pursue C freely, hoping that once and for all, C would leave B alone.

But the situation is not as simple as it appears, or is it?

[2D]

Simple scenario my ass. I read that at least 5 times and I'm still not sure I understand it all. I replaced the letters with names and now I think I'm good.

Well, it does seem like it could be that simple but when dealing with human emotions and all you can never be too sure. I'm assuming you are one of the people, but I have no idea which.

All in all it seems pretty straight forward to me. But what do I know of humans? ;p

[Quick_Sylver]

Ouch. Love triangles suck. A likes C, C likes B, and B just wants to be left alone, correct? Point out B's cons(a distasteful task but probably necessary) to C and A's pros to C. Show that A is better that B. Now before I confuse myself and everyone else reading this,

A likes C. C likes B. B doesn't want to be involved. C+A=happy B. It be simple algebra. But C won't stop courting B. That I have no idea how to deal with.

[Aspiringanonymous]

It seems that the best course of action would be for B to tell C straight up and politely about being not interested, but B remains extremely shy about returning C's unyielding sincerity with a simple no.

B's plan is: "Next time C asks me out or something, I'll just ask if I could bring a friend (meaning A) along, and after that, I'll leave halfway or something, or... I don't know!"

It doesn't sound like a very nice idea; neither is having A openly express interest towards C in any way at this stage. For all C knows, B might just have been playing hard-to-get, and A's just a good-for-nothing trying to stir up drama. But each time A contemplates just letting it go and not mentioning the situation again, B renews the promise of helping A and C get together.

Well, it does seem like it could be that simple but when dealing with human emotions and all you can never be too sure.That is exactly the concern. Things were simple before the situation presented itself, and I'm sure all three parties would prefer to keep that that way, regardless of the outcome. But - with the nature of 'love triangles' and all - I fear that it is a risky position. Dealing with people, especially interpersonal drama, is not at a skill of mine, which is why I seek the insight of others.