That afternoon, after classes ended, by the classroom window. Golden sunset light spilled across the field outside. And there he was. Her boyfriend, holding hands with another girl.

At first, she thought it had to be some kind of mistake.

But when they looked into each other's eyes and smiled, when his hand gently brushed through hair that wasn't hers...

Her chest tightened.

Her fingertips trembled.

And hot tears spilled down her cheeks.

…

Hayley slowly turned her head. Her gray-tinted eyes glistened with unshed tears. She trembled her lips, trying to force a weak smile, but it crumbled before it could form.

…I'm such an idiot.