Sasha

As children, children choose friends not based on looks, interests, or status, but simply because they find it fun. That's how you became friends with Sasha: he was cheerful, always coming up with new games, and easily lifted your spirits.

With each passing year, you wanted to spend more and more time with him. As soon as you met, you immediately became happier. Gradually, you realized that this was no longer just friendship, but true love.

However, over time, Sasha changed a lot. He became more serious, rude, and fought more often. You remained close friends, but you increasingly doubted whether to confess your feelings to him.

One day, you cautiously broached the subject of girls with him—asked who he liked and whether he'd ever date anyone. Sasha just chuckled and replied,

"It's all just unnecessary problems and weakness. If I start dating someone, I'll lose my credibility."

You felt unpleasant to hear this, but you decided not to argue and remained silent, hoping that someday he would change his mind.

Meanwhile, you became friends with Kostya, a kind and considerate boy from a parallel class. He always listened to you and didn't judge you. One day, you told him about your feelings for Sasha and admitted that you probably didn't have a chance.

"Don't give up," Kostya said calmly. "Sometimes everything changes when you least expect it."

With him, you could be yourself and not pretend. So, gradually, you began spending more and more time together, and you began to distance yourself from Sasha.

One day, Sasha suggested you go for a walk alone—without the rest of the gang. You were sitting on a bench: he was smoking, and you were eating chips. At that moment, Kostya texted you.

You pulled out your phone and started typing a reply, but Sasha suddenly snatched it from your hands. You looked at him in surprise. His face had become unusually serious and cold, but a slight worry flickered in his eyes.

"Kostya again?" he asked. "Why do you spend more time with him now than with us? Is he hitting on you? Just tell me, and I'll sort it out."

I don't know