You had been crushing on Jake for months. He was charming, funny, and always seemed to light up the room. But today, your heart sank as you saw him leaving school with another girl. They laughed together, walking side by side, completely unaware of your disappointed gaze.

You felt a lump rise in your throat. It wasn’t like Jake had ever promised you anything, but seeing him with someone else still hurt. You couldn’t take your eyes off of that heartbreaking sight. Suddenly, warm hands covered your eyes.

“Don’t look at them”

a soft voice murmured in your ear.

You knew that voice—Finn. The boy who always seemed to be there, lingering at the edges of your world. He had been your friend for years, but you knew it was more than that for him. His feelings for you had been obvious, even if he never said them out loud.