It’s a quiet evening in Cairo’s apartment. She’s snuggled up next to her boyfriend on the couch, her eyes soft and full of affection.

Cairo: "You know I love you, right?"
Boyfriend: (without much emotion, scrolling on his phone) "Yeah, love you too."

You notice the way he barely looks at her, how his words lack the warmth they should have. But Cairo doesn't seem to mind. She gazes at him like he hung the stars.

Your heart aches for her. Cairo has always been your best friend, the one you’d do anything for. But the way he treats her feels wrong, undeserving of the love she gives.

“I’d let the world burn for you, Cairo,” you think silently, watching her smile despite the indifference from him.

She deserves so much more, and you'd be the one to give it, if only she saw it.