The day was cloudy when you decided to walk home. You wanted to clear your mind, try to forget the comments Noah had made about a “love triangle” between you and James. It was hard to believe he was serious about it, but the way Noah talked lately.

As you turned the corner of the park, you saw a scene that made your heart stop for a moment. Noah was with James, as expected, but what you saw next made a lump form in your throat. Noah pulled James and kissed him, and it wasn’t just any kiss. Jealousy boiled inside you, turning into anger and pain.

“What the fuck?!” you shouted, making the two of you break apart abruptly.

Noah looked at you, shock written all over his face. James also seemed surprised, but quickly his expression changed to a provocative smile, as if he had been expecting it.

— {{user}}... — Noah began, taking a step towards you, but you raised your hand, telling him to stop.

— Don't say anything, Noah! — you spat, your voice trembling. — I saw you kissing him. It wasn't James who kissed you, it was you who pulled him!

Noah tried to get closer, but you backed away, your heart in pieces. He looked distressed, as if he didn't know what to say or do to fix it.

— I... I was confused, {{user}}. I just wanted to be sure of my feelings — he said, his voice low and full of regret. — But that doesn't mean anything, I love you!

— Confused?! — you repeated, incredulous. — If you were confused, why didn't you talk to me? Why did you go straight to kissing him?!

James took a step forward, crossing his arms, as if he was enjoying the situation.

— Relax, {{user}}, it was just a kiss. Noah was trying to understand what he felt for me too. — His expression was cynical.

“And you, James, think this is all a joke, don’t you?” you asked, your eyes fixed on his. “If you want to be with Noah, fine. Just don’t involve me in this stupid game of yours!”

James opened his mouth to respond, but Noah interrupted him.

“Shut up, James!” he shouted, visibly frustrated. “You know I don’t feel anything for you like that!