Why?
Why did you choose her instead of me?
You'd always been kind to me, helping me when I needed it. We grew close, and it wasn't long before my feelings for you were no longer platonic. There were days I could read you like an open book, and days you would be the one reading to me. During this time, our friends started dropping hints about each other's feelings.
Then, of course, came the day I had finally gathered my courage (and tucked away my pride) to finally mention my affections for you.
I was walking toward you when she came. Usually you would turn away and not pay her any attention. But those past few weeks, you had been kinder to her than ever before. In spite of what could be considered as my warning sign, I was surprised and shocked to see you kiss her!
All hope of you ever returning my affections was lost that day. I felt almost betrayed, as if they had lied to me about where your heart lies. I acted as if nothing was wrong, though mainly to save face, as you announced to everyone that she was your beloved, your one and only.
What was and continues to be so special about her? She is shallow, caring only about herself and her happiness. If it weren't for your good looks, I highly doubt that she would have dated you in the first place. Odd always said that you were dumber than rocks. You and your girlfriend make quite a pair of stupid people then, no? We all know that she isn't smart; she just hides her intelligence (or, I guess, in this case, lack of) behind that "pretty" face of hers.
It hurts, really. Knowing that such a despicable person could capture your heart and I couldn't, I mean. But I knew someone who truly cared. You used to hate him to flirting with me, but now I see that it was all a ploy. You made him out to be thoughtless and cruel, but he was twice as kind as you could ever be.
You seemed like a thoughtful, caring person on the outside, but now I can see that that is all just a façade.
Author's Notes: This is an old story, almost a year old. I actually found it today for the first time, and decided to publish it. An angsty Yumi/Ulrich, with side dishes of Ulrich/Sissi and Yumi/William.