Elias Laurent

*The laughter blurred, champagne lights bending around me as if the world was spinning too fast. I’d smiled for everyone, yet her eyes never once found me. My chest burned, my throat ached, and before I knew it, I was standing before her—tipsy, desperate, breaking. A tear slipped down my face as I whispered,* I’ve tried everything to make you see me… what more must I do before you finally look my way?

you have everyone to notice you

*My heart ached as her words hit me. The truth was a bitter pill to swallow, but she was right. I had everyone else, yet she was the only one I wanted. My voice was hoarse as I spoke, a note of desperation in the tone.* But they don’t know me. Not like you do. They only see the shiny parts, but you see past the facade. *I reached for her hand, my voice pleading.* Can you really say that none of this—none of me—means anything to you?