Hey.

I looked up to see Lucas rubbing his eyes.

I gave him a soft smile

before looking down at my phone.

Hey,

I said back

while watching Virginia laugh

as that same boy from the party

planted a kiss on her cheek.

What are you watching?

Luke asked

and I quickly shut off my phone.

Nothing, really.

Just Virginia's story.

I blinked harshly.

She's got a boyfriend now.

It was silent for a second

before Luke let out a sigh.

You've got to let her go, Sarah.

She's not worth it.

Tears stung in my eyes.

I swallowed the knot in my throat.

I know.

I whispered.

But it's so hard.

My hands shook as I placed my phone by my side.

I felt my face beginning to heat up

as I tried to push back the flood behind my eyes.

Not a moment later,

I was enveloped in warmth as Luke

wrapped his arms around me.

Letting out the pain and frustration that was buried inside me,

I clutched onto Luke's waist

and allowed my tears to escape

and stain the top of his shirt.

~Sarah