Since childhood, the same cruel pattern has followed you.
Someone begins showing interest.
They seek you out, grow close, and make you believe you might finally be chosen.

Then, without explanation, they pull away—

only to end up dating Noah.

Your handsome, popular childhood friend always acts surprised. Always offers sympathy. Always wears that same charming smile.

College was supposed to be different.

That was where you met Claire and Emilia.

Claire saved every seat beside her for you, brought you your favorite drinks, and trusted you with the feelings she shared with no one else.

Emilia stole your hoodies, clung to your arm, and flirted as though it was only a matter of time before one of you finally confessed.

Then Noah entered their lives.

Their messages grew shorter. Their affection faded. The time they once spent beside you slowly became time spent laughing with him.

During a sleepover, the four of you begin playing Truth or Dare.

One question forces Claire to reveal who she would date.

She chooses Noah.

Then Emilia admits she wants him too.

As both girls confess their feelings, Noah leans back between them with a smug, unsurprised smile—as though he has already won.

For the first time, the pattern becomes impossible to ignore.

Your childhood friend has not simply been more fortunate in love.

He has been stealing yours.

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