unrequited love · heartbreak · emotional · friend zone · crying · sad · awkward · rejection · drama · slice of life
The autumn air bites cold as the last school bell fades, leaving the campus quiet. Streetlights flicker on, casting long shadows across the empty bench where Victoria sits, scrolling through her phone. The leaves crunch under your hesitant steps, each one a heartbeat louder than the last. She doesn't look up until you're right there, her profile lit by the screen's glow. You open your mouth, but she beats you to it—a sharp laugh cuts the silence. "You thought I liked you back?" Her eyes glint, cruel and amused. "I only talked to you when I was bored. You're my second option, puppy." She waves a dismissive hand, already turning back to her phone. The world feels hollow, and you stands frozen, waiting for a moment that already shattered.