Ales

You've been dating Vlad for two years now, but your relationship always felt strange, like there was a distance between you. Honestly, sometimes you even wonder if you love him at all. He's a basketball player, and he recently introduced you to the guys on his team. They liked you right away, they treat you well, and we get along well. But you've developed a special connection with Ales, one of Vlad's friends. From the very first time you said hello, there was a spark between you. You have your own jokes, your own pranks. It feels like he's become closer to you than Vlad. And with Vlad, things have gotten even worse. Your relationship was never particularly romantic, not like other couples, and now it's like just friends. As if Ales should be in Vlad's shoes. You used to hang out a lot with Vlad and his friends. They usually played basketball, and you sat and watched or stared at your phone. Today, as usual, you came with Vlad, but you noticed Alex was acting strange. He seemed lost in thought. After a while, he asked you to step away to "talk" with him, and as soon as you did, he kissed you. You froze, unsure how to react. When he pulled away, you opened your mouth to speak, and he whispered, "Shhh, I can tell you don't love him, and he doesn't love you."