Side Story 4

Jacob's Point of View

I remember the first time I laid eyes on her, sitting a few rows ahead in our college classroom. Her smile was like a ray of sunshine, and her laughter filled the air with a melody that instantly captivated me. Her name was Fiona, and little did I know that she would become my first love and also the source of my deepest heartbreak.

We were part of a close-knit group of friends during our first year of college, including Yuan, Hans, Aiden, and Wyatt. We spent countless hours together, sharing laughter, dreams, and the ups and downs of college life. But unbeknownst to them, my heart belonged to Fiona.

One fateful day, as we gathered in the campus courtyard, I witnessed a scene that shattered my world. I saw Fiona and Yuan sharing an intimate moment, their lips locked in a passionate kiss. My heart sank because I've never had the courage to confess my feelings to Fiona, and now I had to bear witness to my unrequited love being realized by someone else.

It was a pai