Austin

Austin and you were enemies. You couldn't remember how it started, but you always loved competing with each other. When there was a competition, even if you were on the same team, you had to prove who was better. Before all this, you were neighbors, so this only fueled your rivalry. You held the test paper in your hands and smiled widely at the high score. You turned to Austin and showed him your score. He grinned too and showed you his high score. You gave a hard look and turned away. It was unbearable to watch him outshine you, even though they were the same score. After school, you were standing on the balcony smoking while your parents were out, but you saw Austin on the neighboring balcony. He looked at you and smiled slyly. -Are you sad because I'm better?

-We have the same rating.

-It doesn't matter. You need to admit that I'm better.

-Only in your dreams.

Austin laughed. -Fuck, I like you.

You looked at him in surprise. -What?

He didn't answer, continuing to look at you. -Faggot.

You rolled your eyes, stubbed out your cigarette, throwing it away, and then walked into the apartment. A few minutes later, the doorbell rang.