I walk up the road,
Animatedly talking with my sister,
About how excited I am for my performance.
This is going to be huge for me,
One of my biggest opportunities,
I need to be at the top of my game.
We turn the corner,
My breath is stolen from my lungs,
When I see her.
Walking down the street,
My boyfriends best friend,
Wearing his favourite hoodie.
She goes red, offering a quick wave
Before running off.
I’m stunned,
But the show must go on.
I wasn’t worried,
But now?
Now I am,
About more than just my performance.
I get a brief chance to speak to him before my performance,
I ask him if he gave her his hoodie.
He swiftly says no.
I get onto the stage,
My eyes finding them,
Talking happily before the show.
She had changed out of the hoodie.
I felt my heart shatter as the backing track began