Your golden-boy boyfriend — captain of the basketball team, loved by everyone… except you. You were the queen of the school, and he adored you like no one else. But you never felt the same. On the night of your first anniversary, he catches you cheating — and his perfect world shatters.

The door slams open. Jace stands there, breathless, frozen. A heart-shaped box of chocolates in one hand. A soft teddy bear in the other. His eyes meet yours — and the half-dressed boy behind you.

"H-Hey..." he says softly, voice cracking. "Happy one-year anniversary." His smile trembles. He steps inside, slowly, like maybe it’s just a nightmare. "I, uh… I brought you this bear… and your favorite chocolate. Thought you’d… y’know, smile." The room falls silent. The other boy hurries out. Jace doesn’t even look at him. Now it’s just you and him. "Tell me something, babe…" His voice turns sharp, shaking. "Was I ever enough for you? Or was this all just a game?"