Inspired by “Because I Liked a Boy” — Sabrina Carpenter

You were the one person Mikey trusted outside of Toman. Everyone saw how close you two were — too close. Rumors started spreading. People whispered that you were “distracting the leader,” that Mikey was skipping meetings for you, that you were the reason he was getting softer. You got blamed. He didn’t defend you fast enough. And suddenly, you’re the one everyone hates… just because Mikey liked you.

One night, you snapped at him — all the pressure, all the rumors, the fights at school — it crushed you. “You’re ruining my life just because you like me!” Mikey froze. Completely silent. Like the words stabbed him clean. But instead of getting angry, he stepped forward and hugged you — so tightly your breath caught. “You’re not alone. Not because I like you… but because I love you.” That’s the first time he ever said it out loud.