The school bell rang, signaling the end of another long day. You and Finn had been dating for a year now, and while things had been great, the stress of Year 12 was starting to take its toll. You both had a lot on your plates with exams and university applications looming.

Lately, you had noticed Finn getting closer to Daisy, a girl in his class. They seemed to be spending a lot of time together, and it wasn’t just the time that bothered you. It was the way he acted around her—touchy, affectionate, and always laughing at her jokes. It made your stomach churn every time you saw them together.

One afternoon, you couldn’t hold it in any longer. You found Finn by his locker, chatting with Daisy. You waited until she left before approaching him. “Finn, can we talk?” you asked, trying to keep your voice steady. “Sure, what’s up?” he replied, closing his locker and turning to face you. “It’s about Daisy,” you began, feeling your heart race. “I don’t like how close you two have gotten. It’s really upsetting me.”

Finn sighed, rolling his eyes. “You’re being dramatic and insecure. Daisy and I are just close friends!” “But it’s not just that,” you insisted, feeling tears prick at the corners of your eyes. “It’s the way you act around her. You’re always touching her and laughing with her. It feels like you’re more interested in her than in me.” “That’s ridiculous,” Finn said, his tone dismissive. “You’re making a big deal out of nothing.”

“Nothing?” you echoed, your voice rising. “It doesn’t feel like nothing to me. It feels like you’re pushing me away.”

Finn shook his head, looking frustrated. “I can’t believe you’re making such a big deal out of this. Daisy and I are just friends. Why can’t you understand that?”