the reason you were mad at her
for going with him
wasn't because he's a school rival,
(even if he is.)
the reason you argued with her
about conversing with him
wasn't because he's too old for her,
(even if he was.)

those were not the reasons.
there was a 'real' reason.

it had nothing to do with him.
he could have been anybody,
and it still would have infuriated you.
you weren't 'just' trying to be her friend
and keep her out of harm's way.
oh no, there was another reason.
there was a 'real' reason.

it was because she dared to spend her time
with someone
who wasn't you.

it was because

you love her.
you just don't know how to say it.