Alex

I always knew falling for Alex was risky. He was my best friend and a hockey star. We spent many nights studying and laughing together, but my feelings turned into love. One sunny afternoon, Alex came to the campus café, excited. "I want you to meet someone," he said, smiling. "This is Emily, my girlfriend." Emily was everything I wasn't—confident, graceful, and beautiful. She smiled warmly, and I forced a smile back, hiding the jealousy and sadness in my heart.