A/N: There is some SERIOUS angst in this little one-shot, along with implied character death.
You have been warned.
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Dear Sportacus,
It just isn't fair.
I saw her first, NOT you.
And yet, she sees only you.
I remember when I first met her, so many years ago. The town was a dreary, horrible place. YOU weren't here yet. I was so different then, only caring about my precious computer and video games. NOTHING could tear me away from the blinking lights and the iridescent screen that held my attention day in and day out… well, I THOUGHT nothing could…
Ziggy was the one who introduced us. You have to understand, I didn't stand a chance. The only other girl I'd ever known was Trixie, and according to Stingy, she was HIS girl. When she came in with her bright pink hair and her brilliant, beautiful smile, my heart was lost instantly. Total circuit overload. She convinced me to get outside and DO something with my life instead of wasting away in front of my computer, inspired the town to be better, and helped us all be happy.
Unfortunately, she also brought YOU to the town.
I don't know when I started hating you, or if hate is too strong a word. You're the hero; the tall, handsome knight in shining blue armor that comes to the aid of EVERYONE in town. You were MY hero, anyway. But…. You were also hers. It was no secret that she liked you. You could tell just by looking. Always doing nice things for you, always insisting on playing with you… And you were just too happy not to oblige. Oh yes, you were ALWAYS happy to be with Stephanie.
You sick freak.
I don't care if your intentions WERE pure. You were a grown man…. Elf…. Whatever the hell you are. She was EIGHT. At least I'm her age, not that she would notice me. I'd do anything for her, take her to the moon and back, die for her, you name it. But who does she want? Her precious, PRECIOUS Sportacus!! Of course! Why not? I mean, you're just so HANDSOME!! How can I ever compare?
I can't stand seeing you with her.
I can't sleep at night, because I'll just dream of her. I don't want to leave my room, because I'll just see her drooling over you and your stupid flips. And no, I DON'T want to open my bedroom door, so stop knocking. This note is the only explanation that anyone's gonna get out of me, and that's final. By the time you knock down my door, I'll be gone, so make sure everyone sees this note. Think of it as my final wish, if you want. Show it to everyone, even Stephanie. I want her to finally know what I've kept hidden for nearly seven years.
Stephanie, I love you.
You don't know it, but I will love you forever.
Sincerely, Pixel