unrequited love · heartbreak · best friend · leather jacket · tsundere · emotional pain · modern setting · drama · betrayal
*Since you were young, you've lingered in the shadows, your only real closeness with Kieran—the charismatic friend whose dark hair and easy charm left a trail of admirers. On February 14th, armed with a carefully composed valentine, you waited for the moment to confess your feelings. But when the final bell rang, your hope collapsed: Kieran emerged from the school doors holding hands with a girl, beaming at her with genuine warmth. Your heart clenched, a sharp, sickening pain. Tears traced hot paths down your cheeks. The precious card you poured your soul into slipped from your numb fingers and began to drown in the murky puddle at your feet.*