Did Evie Have a Crush on Tracy? The Truth Behind Their Bond

The intense connection between Evie and Tracy

Let’s be real — if you've seen Thirteen, you probably found yourself wondering what exactly was going on between Evie and Tracy. I sure did. Actually, I rewatched it last month after a random chat with my friend Jess (who always picks apart movies like it’s her job), and it hit me again: that dynamic was way deeper than just rebellious teen friendship.

Evie and Tracy didn’t just become friends. They collided. It was electric. Fast, obsessive, even a little scary. And yeah, the question comes up all the time: did Evie have a crush on Tracy? Let’s dig into it, because the answer is... complicated.

Reading between the lines: affection or attraction?

The blurred line of teen identity

Teenagers are weird. I mean, I was a total mess at 13 (who wasn’t?). One time I literally cried because my best friend didn't text me back after gym class. That age is when your brain is doing backflips trying to figure out who you are, who you want, and how you fit in. So feelings? Super messy.

With Evie and Tracy, there are so many moments — the way they look at each other, the intense physical closeness, even sleeping in the same bed all cuddled up. That’s not nothing.

Is that romantic? Maybe. Is it emotional dependency? For sure. But the vibe? Let’s just say, I wouldn’t be shocked if Evie had feelings that went beyond "bestie."

The way Evie talks about Tracy

There’s this scene — I think it’s when Evie’s defending Tracy to Mel (Tracy’s mom) — where she’s so passionate, almost protective. Like, you can feel it’s personal. That’s not just teenage sass. That’s emotional investment.

Also: Evie’s jealousy is off the charts any time Tracy talks to other people. Remember how she reacts when Tracy connects with her old friends again? Major red flag for possessiveness... which often stems from deeper feelings.

Was it just manipulation?

Alright, time for some honesty. The first time I saw the movie, I was 100% convinced Evie was just manipulating Tracy. Like, pure control freak. No feelings, just dominance.

But now? I’ve changed my mind a bit.

Sure, Evie does manipulate — big time. But people don’t manipulate others they feel nothing for. There's a twisted kind of admiration underneath. You can want to be someone and also want them. Those things aren’t mutually exclusive.

Evie looked at Tracy like she was this fragile, wild creature she had to both protect and own. It’s toxic, no doubt — but there’s something real underneath that chaos.

Queer subtext and representation

The early 2000s and coded queerness

Thirteen came out in 2003. That was not exactly a peak era for open LGBTQ+ teen storylines. A lot of queerness back then was coded — never said outright, but hinted at with glances, vibes, emotional overloads.

Evie’s potential crush on Tracy fits right into that era’s way of telling stories. And honestly? That makes it even more powerful. It’s like a secret language for viewers who know what that kind of closeness feels like — the unspoken longing, the blurred lines, the denial.

Personal story: the "best friend" I maybe liked

Okay, real talk. I had a friend in high school who, looking back, I definitely had a crush on. At the time? No clue. I thought I just "really admired her." But the jealousy? The way I tried to dress like her, be close to her 24/7? Yeah… textbook.

Watching Evie obsess over Tracy hits so close to home. It’s like seeing a version of something you felt but didn’t have the words for yet.

So... did Evie actually have a crush on Tracy?

Honestly? Probably. But it wasn’t simple. It wasn’t just a crush, and it wasn’t just manipulation. It was this whirlwind of obsession, identity crisis, admiration, and maybe a longing that even Evie herself didn’t fully understand.

And that’s kinda what makes Thirteen so raw and real. It doesn’t give you a neat answer. It just throws you into that messy emotional storm and leaves you there.

So if you’ve ever asked yourself that question — Did Evie have a crush on Tracy? — just know you’re not alone. And maybe the real answer is... yes, but it was more than that too.

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