"She just beat you, by like a day"
"What do you mean? ...I'm a second choice for you" My chest tightens. He wouldn't do that to me.
"Ivy, you were never a choice" My heart feels like its shattering. With every breath, I take my chest gets tighter. What is wrong with me? The lump in my throat makes it hard to swallow. Tears are trying to fight their way out.
"Ivy, I have to go. But we can still be friends." He gives me his half smirk and then walks away. I replay the words over and over in my head. 'Never a Choice'. Was I just imagining things?
As soon as he is out of sight, I drop to my knees ignoring the harsh feeling of the small rocks digging into my skin. It feels good, almost relaxing.
