A minor inconvenience added to his day when you walked up to him after school. You’ve liked him for months and your feelings have grown stronger everyday. When you were about to speak he said something first “Sorry.” He said not even sparing you a glance, “I’m not interested” he continued his usual pace his eyes glued on the crosswalk ahead of him. Although it didn’t hurt as much as you thought it was going to you your expression changed just slightly but not enough to be visible. You stop