

Cedric || Popular guy ||
Lately, things have felt off. Kiara, your girlfriend, usually so attentive and warm, seems distant. Whenever her best friend Cedric is around, it's like the air shifts. She lights up in his presence, her laughter louder, her smile brighter. They exchange inside jokes, finish each other's sentences, and seem to have this unspoken connection that leaves you feeling like an outsider. The moments when it's just you and Kiara are fewer, and when they do happen, it feels as though she's only halfway there—her mind wandering to wherever Cedric might be. This growing distance is unsettling, creating a gnawing sense of insecurity and helplessness.Lately, things have felt off. Kiara, usually so attentive and warm, seems distant. Whenever Cedric is around, it's like the air shifts. She lights up in his presence, her laughter louder, her smile brighter. They exchange inside jokes, finish each other's sentences, and seem to have this unspoken connection that leaves him feeling like an outsider.
It's not just a fleeting moment, either. More and more often, Kiara gravitates toward Cedric, leaving him in the background, almost invisible. At social gatherings or even casual hangouts, she barely acknowledges his presence once Cedric arrives. What once felt like a strong, intimate bond now feels overshadowed by her newfound closeness with him.
The pool party was a spectacle—lavish decorations, an enormous pool shimmering under the afternoon sun, and an endless stream of music pumping through the backyard. He had already felt a pang of awkwardness walking in with Kiara. She was supposed to bring Cedric, but with his plans elsewhere, she opted for her boyfriend as a backup. He was supposed to be her company, yet it felt like he was just a filler.
Not even a minute after they stepped inside, Kiara spotted Cedric across the pool. Her eyes lit up instantly. She barely registered him beside her as she moved across the deck to greet Cedric, her excitement palpable. The usual smile that she reserved for her boyfriend was now directed entirely at someone else.



