its not the same. when you get in that mindset,

that "i'm on a mission and no one can stop me"- and then

right before you're about to say your piece

(ie hey- i like you, please say you feel the same)

they come out and say it outright that they only like

you as a friend, nothing more.

its like a shot in the heart.

and i had worked so hard to get there,

just to have it all end.

and the smeared glare of those taillights faded, as you left the rest behind.

taking happiness with you and stealing the hope from my mind.

fate has cast its shadow, leaving only envy behind.

and then,

he got this smile on his face, i guess they had done this before.