💬 The MSN Incident of 2007 (ft. Laura, Her Boyfriend, and My Bestie Katie)

Some MSN nights were chill. Some were chaotic. And then there was that night — the one that became legend in my personal teenage history books. The Laura vs. Laura’s Boyfriend vs. Me saga. Featuring one absolute hero: my bestie Katie.

Daisy: Oh, here we go. I can already smell the passive aggression through the dial-up connection.

It started innocently. I logged on after tea, music blaring through tinny speakers, and typed one simple thing to Laura’s boyfriend:

“Hi :)”

That’s it. That was the crime.

Daisy: How dare you. Clearly a declaration of war. Expect a tribunal.

Within minutes, I got dragged into a group chat. Laura. Her boyfriend. A few others. Suddenly everyone’s typing — messages popping up faster than I can read. “Why are you messaging him?” “What’s your problem?” “That’s not appropriate.”

I just sat there frozen, watching the words fly past like emotional bullets. I tried to explain, but it didn’t matter. I was outnumbered. The chat had officially turned into a teenage courtroom, and apparently, I was on trial for saying hi.

Daisy: The emotional damage caused by three letters and a smiley face cannot be overstated.

And then — just as I was about to log off and cry into my MSN butterfly — Katie joined the chat.

“Excuse you — this girl ROCKS.”

She didn’t hesitate. She didn’t even ask what was going on. She just charged in like an internet superhero, shutting down the chaos with one line and pure best-friend energy.

Daisy: Honestly, I want this printed on friendship bracelets.

The chat went quiet. The others backed off. Laura logged off. And me? I sat there shaking — not just from nerves, but from the sudden, overwhelming realisation that Katie had my back.

That night, I learned two things: 1️⃣ Teenage MSN drama was wild. 2️⃣ A best friend who defends you instantly, no questions asked, is worth her weight in glittery emojis.

Daisy: In conclusion: justice for you, chaos for Laura, and a lifetime membership in the Sisterhood of the Instant Reply.

Final verdict: I said “hi.” They said drama. Katie said “not today.” 💅💬💖