"Hey Laur! I'm going out to lunch with Blaze! Be back later!" Garroth called from downstairs.

"Okay! I'll see you later!" I called back. I heard the front door open and then shut, and once it did I let out a sigh. Given my fingers through my hair and laid back on my bed. Ever since Garroth became a werewolf, all he's done is hang out with Blaze... I never see him anymore...

"Ah, crap..." I muttered. I was crying. I quickly wiped away the tears before standing up.

I've known Garroth for years... Since middle school, actually... We're best friends, or at least were best friends... Sure, we're close whenever we're by ourselves, but whenever Blaze comes around (which is a lot, by the way) it's like I'm not in the room...

Garroth's supposed to be my best friend... Not Blaze's... He's supposed to spend all his time with me... Not Blaze...

Recently I've grown really, really jealous of Blaze... I'm terrified that Blaze is going to replace me... if he hasn't already... Especially recently I've wanted to spend more time with him. Not because of Blaze, but because I have really... really... really strong feelings towards him. And I font mean anger or jealousy... I mean romantic feelings...

I've been noticing the little things about him a lot. He has dimples beside his lips when he smiles. His hair always falls perfectly without him even trying. His eyes smile before his eyes, and when his lips do curve up his eyes sparkle. He has very faded freckles along his cheeks. Whenever he grins he giggles ever so slightly. He fiddles with the cuffs of his flannel whenever he gets nervous or flustered. Everything about him is just so... perfect..

But ever since Blaze came around... I rarely get to see him and all of his perfections... It hurts being so close to someone, yet feeling so far. It's like a black hole in your stomach, continuously eating at everything and making you feel more and more empty every second.

I miss him more than anything... I'd do anything to spend just one day with him with no interruption from Blaze... I'd hold him close to my chest, play with his soft hair, whisper sweet nothings into his ear, all while cuddling on a couch with complete silence throughout the house.

That... would be heaven.

But, I only experience it in my dreams...

I slowly stepped down the stairs, my feet pounding against each step as I did so. I sighed as I flopped onto the couch, running my fingers through my messy hair.

What should I do...

Looking around the room, I realized there wasn't that much to do. I could make something to eat, watch TV, read... and that was about it. I groaned and folded my arms over my eyes. I was hungry, but I didn't feel like making anything... I felt nothing but bored... and lonely.

I wonder what Garroth's doing right now? Probably out joking and laughing with Blaze... Maybe even flirting..? No, now I'm just getting ahead of myself.

Or am I..?

Screw it...

I walked into Olive Garden and up to the front desk. The girl behind the counter gave me a gentle smile.

"Table for one?" She asked. I nodded and she grinned before grabbing a menu off the counter.

"Follow me," she said. She walked off and I followed closely behind her. I looked around the room as we moved, trying to find them. Just when I was about to give up, my eyes caught onto red hair and a pair of black werewolf ears. It was Blaze... Sitting across from him was Garroth. Both of them were smiling and chatting about Irene knows what. I quickly averted my eyes and sped up my walking pace.

"This will be your table, sir. Enjoy," the girl said. She placed the menu on the table and then walked off. I slid into the chair, and looked back towards the area where I saw them. I was in a good spot... I could see them but they couldn't see me, and I had a decent view of Garroths face.

I ordered a lemonade and kept my eyes on the two. They appeared to only be holding casual conversation, both of them smiling as they spoke. I didn't hear exactly what they were saying, but I heard their voices. Blaze said something, and Garroth's cheeks burned up. My eyes widened and I froze in shock.

Were they... flirting?

Garroth responded, fiddling with the cuffs of his shirt. He's flustered... Blaze, you'll be sorry...

I heard Blaze laugh. Irene, I hate his laugh... He spoke again, but this time I heard what he said. His voice gets louder when he's laughing.

"You totally do! Oh my Irene!"

Totally what..? Totally like him? That's all I can think of that makes sense with Garroth's flushed cheeks... My heart shattered into millions of pieces and they continued to talk, Garroth only getting more and more nervous.

I should have known... They spend so much time together. It was so obvious! Of course Gar likes Blaze! It makes so much sense now... Although it did really hurt me...

It was the that I noticed my eyes were stinging with tears. I sighed and reached into my pocket, pulling out my wallet. I slipped out a five dollar bill and placed it on the table before standing up and walking off.

I flinched as I passed Blaze and Garroth's table. Tears trailed down my cheeks as I continued to walk.

"Laurence?"

Garroth...

I continued to walk, ignoring his call. I shoved the enterance door open and walked outside. I made my way across the street and to the park, my hands trembling. I felt nothing but pain... I've liked... no... I've Garroth for a few years now... And he's fallen for someone else...

"Laurence, wait!" A familiar voice called out to me.

He followed me..?

I froze and heard footsteps run towards me. They stopped not too far off from where I was standing.

"Laurence, a-are you okay?" Garroth asked. I took in a deep breath and swallowed back a painful sob.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Why do you ask?" I replied. I heard him sigh and he stepped closer to me. I felt him place his hand on my shoulder.

"Laurence, look at me..."

I turned, my eyes meeting his. He gave me a sympathetic look and placed both his hands on my shoulders.

"Why are you crying?" He asked. I sighed, frustration driving my mind.

"It doesn't matter! Why dont you just go back and enjoy your 'date's with Blaze!" I snapped. His eyes widened and he shook his head slowly.

"Laurence, why would you even think I'd date Blaze? We're only friends," he said. I furrowed my eyebrows and shoved his hands off my shoulders.

"Then why were you so flustered?! He clearly said something to make you shy! He was obviously flirting with you!" I yelled.

"He did say something to make me shy, but he wasn't flirting!" He yelled back.

"Then what did he say?!"

"He asked if I liked you, okay?! I was talking about you so much that he asked about what I felt towards you! That's why I was flustered!" He yelled. My eyes widened, and I let out a shaky breath.

"Wh-what?" I stuttered. He sighed and ran his fingers through his hair.

"You... you like me?" I asked. Garroth nodded slowly.

"Y-yeah... I just didn't want to ruin our relationship... so I thought if I hung out with someone else I'd lose the feelings I have towards you and we could just... yeah..." he trailed off.

I stepped closer to him and pulled him into a tight hug.

"I'm sorry if I hurt you... I was ignoring you... but for good reason...I know this is awkward for you... You don't have to say anything or even be around me anymore.. I'll understand if-"

"Garroth, are you serious?! You really think that I wouldn't talk to you just because you like me?! gar, if anything I'd wanna do the opposite! I've had the biggest crush on you since college," I interrupted. Garroth's eyes widened and he buried his face into my shoulder.

"R-Really?" he asked, but it was muffled. I chuckled and tightened my grip around him.

"Yes, really... I wouldn't joke about something like this."

He pulled his head away from my shoulder and pressed his forehead to mine. I gave him a gentle smile that he returned, and then I did something I've dreamed of doing forever...

I pressed my lips into his... and he almost immediately kissed back. I felt sparks fly from my chest, and it felt... right. It felt like my entire life had been complete. How have I lived so long without this?

That whole time... he only hung out with Blaze to try and rid of his feelings for me? For our own good..? He just... didn't want to ruin our relationship ]. It all makes sense now...

I smiled into the kiss and pulled him closer to me.

A lot of people will say that jealousy is a bad thing... and it can be. But sometimes it's the exact opposite. It can bring people together... At least...