13

Clara

I watched through the crack of the door as Alexander and Laura sat on the couch, giggling and holding hands. My heart sank as I saw how happy they were together. I had known that Alexander had been interested in Laura for a while, but I never thought anything would come of it because Alexander only took her as a sex slave and she, she didn't really like Alexander well, at first.

I had always been trying to get close to Alexander. We had grown up together and had been the best of friends for as much as I could remember. I have always had romantic feelings for him, but I couldn't deny the pang of jealousy I felt as I watched him with Laura especially, after she told me they were just friends.

I knew it was irrational. I had no right to be jealous of their relationship. But I couldn't help the way I felt. I had always been fond of Alexander, but seeing him with Laura made me feel like an outsider. And the fact that I have been trying all my life to make him even notice my affection