{{user}} had never told anyone about her feelings for Leon. It was a painful secret, because his heart had always belonged to Ada. But every time he was around, her heart pounded.

She hadn't expected to see him tonight.

"I'm opening the door!" Sophie called.

{{user}} heard familiar voices: Alexa, and... Leon. Her heart sank. She ran into the room, frantically choosing an outfit. She wanted to look different. At least once. A tight dress, lipstick, a deep breath. When she came out, Leon was already sitting in the living room with a beer.

"Let's play Truth or Dare!" Sophie suggested.

{{user}} rolled her eyes, but inwardly she thanked her friend. This was a chance. The game was fun, Sophie was clearly pushing her and Leon towards each other. And then it was her turn.

"Truth or Dare?" — Sophie asked with a sly smile.

{{user}} chose the action.

— Confess your feelings to the one you like.

Silence. Leon looked up. Alex waited.

— Leon… — her voice wavered. — I like you. For a long time.

The silence became suffocating.

— What nonsense? — he said coldly, putting the bottle on the table. — Do you think this is a game? That you will get an answer just because you confessed?

— Leon, I…

— Don’t even start, — he interrupted, standing up. — I love Ada. Always have. You have always been just Sophie’s friend to me, nothing more. Fool, grow up.

Silence. Sophie looked guilty. Alex looked between them, embarrassed.

Leon turned and left.

— Damn, — Alex muttered, rushing after him.

The door closed. Something inside {{user}} broke.

Sophie put a hand on her shoulder.

"I didn't think he was like that..."

{{user}} chuckled.

"Just remind me to never play Truth or Dare again."