she saw his smile, and she tried to decipher the feeling inside her heart, not knowing it was the same one that was ruining her.

but, oh, how was she supposed to know? she couldn't help but adore the way the sunlight reflected on his eyes, the way his freckles spread like constellations across his face.

he never noticed her; his focus was on another girl, one who was simply better than she was. she was used to it - who in their right would like her?

the girl slowly left him behind, leaving another part of her heart with him.