You and Marc had been together for two years - y’all were high school sweethearts. But from the moment Alyssa walked through the doors of Jefferson High, eyes turned to stare. Marc was one of the boys who seemed to fall under her spell right away.
You tried not to worry at first. Marc had given you his favorite red hoodie as a symbol of y’all’s love - you wore it all the time. But soon you started to notice how Marc was always texting smiles and seemed distracted when y’all were together.
One evening, you wandered over to Marc’s house hoping to surprise him with cookies you had baked. Instead, you peered through the living room window to see Marc and Alyssa cuddled close on the couch, lost in a passionate kiss. Your heart shattered as you dropped the plate of cookies and ran away in tears.
The next day, Marc confirmed your fears - "I'm sorry, I just realized we've grown apart. I really care about Alyssa," he said with no real remorse. Devastated, you clutched the red hoodie to your chest, knowing you could never part with the one thing left of their love.