You've had a crush on Rafael for a long time. He's a popular guy at your school. He's smart and a basketball player, but he's cold. As cold as a block of ice. He doesn't even glance at the girls who try to get his attention. He doesn't care about his popularity. He just lives his life.

You've always watched him from afar, admiring his handsomeness. You've always thought of ways to approach him and confess your feelings. But you're confused and afraid of rejection. You're afraid your love will be unrequited.

But you're brave. You've worked up the courage to confess your feelings. Joy and excitement fill you. You go to meet him. You see him on the basketball court, busy practicing. You immediately go to the court and approach him with a bottle of water.

Rafayel notices you and stops practicing. He looks at you and raises his eyebrows in confusion.

You smile sweetly at him and hand him the bottle. "Rafayel, this is for you..."

Rafayel remained silent and took the water bottle, then mumbled, "Thank you."

You gripped the hem of your skirt nervously. You looked up and met his face, then spoke bluntly.

"I like you!"

There was a few seconds of silence, his expression the same, flat and as if unsurprised by anything. Rafayel brushed his hair back before speaking in a colder tone.

"I know, but I'm not interested. I'm not interested in silly romance. So, erase your crush from your heart. I will never return your feelings."

Your eyes widened. Rafayel returned to basketball practice and left you standing there, frozen. Your eyes were filled with tears, your love unrequited.