The Stand-In

by Lily Chu

Did Sam Yao, the Sam Yao, call me pretty?

girl…

“When I was doing research, there were a lot of pieces about Sam and Fangli being a couple.”

bruh let it go bro

Sam shakes his head. “If you weren’t only half, I’d think you were a real Chinese.”

this pmo so much

“It’s more than would happen at home.” He drinks half the water. “This is not your concern.” “I think that—” “No. Fangli is tired, that’s all.” He shuts me down and we ride in silence until the hotel.

i hate this guy

His grin is wry. “Sounds like you’re similar in more ways than appearance.”

"wowza!!! You both have depression !!"

“It’s called Eppy. There’s a teaser.”

Eppy??

“It’s not your fault.” He kneels down so we’re level and peers into my face. “I need you to know you didn’t do anything wrong.”

Sam is flipping through the album when I return. “I don’t understand how you can look so much like Fangli when this is your father.”

how can u even say that

“What does your girlfriend think about you kissing Fangli?”

OMFG LET IT GO

After a long beat, he sighs. “I can’t force you into talking, but between you and Fangli, I’m drowning in secrets.”

shut the fuck up gracie isnt obligated to tell u anything

“I love him and although we have different philosophies, he’s my father.” She shrugs. “He’s difficult, but how can I cut him out of my life when he’s my only family?”

Then I wonder if I’m a complete dumbass to be dragging Sam out in the rain for an outdoor adventure when I could have suggested we have indoor ones.

hahaha

“You don’t know me,” I say. “We’ve known each other a month. You don’t know a fucking thing about me and I don’t know anything about you, okay?”

3rd act break up lets go

I didn’t fall in love.

woah woah woah