Ellie's crush on My develops gradually over the course of the series. At first, she's simply a friendly and supportive member of the My Babysitter's Club, but as time goes on, she begins to realize that her feelings for My go beyond friendship. This realization sets off a chain of emotions, as Ellie struggles to navigate her crush and figure out how to express her feelings to My.

: Exploring the psychological archetype of a "crush" on an older figure as a projection of a desire for maturity. Media and Escapism

We were making cookies—chocolate chip, from scratch, because she said the tube dough was “an insult to the concept of dessert.” Flour dusted the counter. She had a smudge on her cheek. I should have told her. I didn’t.