A/N: Hello! It's a cause for celebration because I've reached my 45th review! :D Thank you so much to each and every one of you!
Okay, so I hope you don't hate me for this sad scene(that is an orginal) but it was something that I felt others could relate too. I mean, we've all been(or will be) in that position where you like a person that doesn't reciprocate the feelings. Anyways enjoy! NO UC SPOLIERS IN THIS CHAPTER!

HALE'S POV (an original one-shot)

Unrequited love sucks.

That was the simple truth of it.

It made you wonder, hope, and wish. And then it left you behind- hurt, and bleak.

I was feeling the latter emotions as I watched the two of them in my kitchen. They were sitting there and talking innocently, but it looked like they were sharing a personal, private moment.

I felt unwelcome—like I was intruding, which I was. Yet I couldn't help but stare at the pair. It was as if an invisible magnetic force held my eyes to the two of them. I couldn't help but want to be in Nick's position. I was so jealous.

Nick.

I couldn't even think about his name without being annoyed. He was supposed to be the intruder—the stranger, but ever since he joined the crew I was the one who felt out of place. I was beginning to think that Kat and I would become something more than friends, but everything changed when he came along. So now I was left to question whether our late-night conversations or racing heartbeats meant anything.

I couldn't here their conversation from where I was hiding, but every lingering touch, every exchanged glance, and every shared laugh made my heart constrict more.

I wanted, so badly, to forget and let go of these emotions. I wanted to say that I wasn't in love with my best friend. But every time I thought I was over her, she just roped me back in. Even now, while watching them, I told myself over and over again that Kat didn't mean anything more to me than a friend, but it sounded fake to even my own ears.

She laughed at something he said again, and I felt another overwhelming urge to punch Nick in the face. To take his spot that should be rightfully mine. I was here first anyways. But no, she picked him instead.

It was so ridiculous that Kat had this kind of power over me, but didn't know it. She didn't know that she could crush my heart and leave it scattered across the floor. She had the power, and I knew she could do it, yet I still pursued her. She could break my heart so easily, but I still wanted her. I still hoped and wished that she would be mine and I would be hers.

They say love is blind.

I'm starting to realize that it is.

I saw them get up but my feet stayed planted, and I didn't move. I just spied from a distance. I saw Nick go in for a hug, and I saw Kat return it.

Why couldn't she hug me so casually?

I sighed quietly, and I forced myself to look away. But suddenly my gaze landed on Gabrielle who was standing beside me staring at Kat and Nick.

She met my eyes but didn't say anything. She just gave me a sympathetic smile and a pat on the shoulder.

I watched her walk away, and I was alone again.

A lonely fool for love.


A/N: UC SPOILERS IN THIS AUTHOR'S NOTE!
Okay people get ready for the next chapter! It's one that you've all been waiting for!
YES! That's right it's the kiss scene in the limo! So please be patient and review! :D
I promise I'll get it up soon!