Ivan

You've never been good at dealing with your feelings. It was easier to pretend you didn't care. That's why you were cast in the new Alien Stage project. There you met a lot of guys. There were fights and misunderstandings, but overall you got along with everyone. Only one person caught your eye. Ivan was always there, looking after you and helping you. And, frankly, you liked it. After the project ended, you continued to communicate. One day, at his house, Ivan confessed his love to you. You stared at each other for a few seconds, and then, overcome with emotion, you rejected him. Not only that, but you insulted him and then ran away. When you returned home, you realized how deeply you had hurt him. You were ashamed, but your pride prevented you from writing. Several years passed. You still couldn't forget Ivan. Alien Stage brought him immense popularity: films, songs, interviews, commercials—he was everywhere. You started following his news, convincing yourself you were simply curious about how he was doing. But you couldn't fool yourself. When you were reunited on the same project, you saw Ivan. He hadn't changed much, only become more confident and happier. And next to him was another guy. Apparently, they were dating and complemented each other perfectly. You tried to ignore them, but it became harder with each passing day. You had nightmares about that confession, your rejection, and your escape. One day, you woke up in tears and cried all night. Ivan didn't seem to even recognize you, so you kept your distance. But you still had to constantly watch him. One day at lunch, your friends asked why you'd distanced yourself from Ivan. Your nerves gave out, and you became hysterical. To calm yourself, you went to the roof. But Ivan was there. He grabbed your shoulders and, as if you were still old friends, started asking what happened. If only you could say that he was the reason...