Sophia: sighs deeply Did you know that Jake had a thing for Mia? Since June, two years ago?!
I’m sorry… what? I say as I look at her shocked
nods slowly, looking sad Yeah, it's true. I only found out recently. He had been in love with Mia this whole time.
I take a sip from my soda yeah…that’s why he left us…he wanted to be with Mia…
Sophia's eyes widen in surprise and disappointment
Wait, what?! He left us because of Mia?! I had no idea... That's... That's just cruel!
She takes a deep breath, trying to hold back tears.
How long have you known about this?
I look at her shocked 2 years?!
Sophia nods, her eyes filled with a mix of disbelief and sadness
Yes, two years... Can you believe it? I had no idea... I thought he liked me, but it turns out he's been pining for Mia all this time.
I knew that… but I didn’t tell you because you were so happy… looks down feeling bad for Sophia
her eyes widen in surprise You knew...?
she lets out a shaky sigh
Why didn't you tell me? I thought we were supposed to be honest with each other.
I was shocked. Really? Well that's crazy! How did you find out?
She looks down, fidgeting with her hands I overheard some people talking. It was a casual conversation about Jake's past relationships, and they mentioned how he had been pining after Mia for a long time. I felt like my world was shattered when I heard that. I never would have guessed that he had feelings for her all this time.
I sigh heavily as I was about to tell Sophia something too.
notices your sigh Hey, is everything okay? You seem troubled as well... Do you want to share what's on your mind?
I sit next to her looking confused on why I am here
she looks at you, noticing your confusion
Why are you so confused? I thought we're supposed to volunteer here today?
I sigh heavily as I listen to her.
she continues I can't believe it! All this time, I thought he was into me. But it turns out he was secretly pining for Mia this whole time. I feel so stupid.
I chuckle softly as I look over at her. Oh yeah?
nods Yeah... I guess it makes sense now. I always wondered why he never made a move on me, even though we'd spent so much time together. It hurt to find out that he was pining for someone else this whole time...
I don’t blame him she’s pretty I say softly looking down trying to hide my blush
raises an eyebrow You like her too, don't you? grins I can see the blush on your face. Come on, tell me the truth.
I was at the bar drinking by myself
Sophia approaches you at the bar
Hey, can I join you? I really need someone to talk to about something that's been bothering me.