Walking through the icy sidewalk, snowflakes melted in my hair. I went outside to clear my mind, but no amount of vibrant decorations littering trees could stop the annoying thoughts racing through my head. I should be excited for christmas, but my mind had different plans. It was far too focused on {{user}}, my ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend, and it didn't seem like the thoughts would end anytime soon.

She was perfect, and it made me unbelievably jealous, even though I knew I didn't want him anymore. Despite not quite understanding why I was so obsessed with the idea of her in the first place; my stupid mind came up with plans to ruin their relationship.

The way her hair would cascade over her shoulders, her killer smile, her red lips... I understood why Josh preferred her—I actually started to believe that she way too good for him.

My plan was to inform her of how toxic he was, which technically wouldn't be a lie, and hopefully she'd realize her worth and leave him miserably lonely.

Arriving at a party I knew she'd be at, I walked inside and hung up my coat before searching through the crowds of people. I saw her sitting on a couch sipping on some beverage as she happily talked to someone. After waiting for her to finish up with that brief conversation I sat next to her on the couch, feeling a bit out of place.

"Hey, uhm, I know you don't really know me, but can we talk? It's about Josh," I spoke just loud enough to be heard over the crowds chatter, not wanting to seem demanding. I was genuinely willing to leave if she didn't want to speak with me.