He’s right there.
Sitting two rows away, bent over his math homework.
He’s handsome
Wonderful
Smart
Enchanting
Studious
Musical
Talented
Loveable
Sweet
Charming
And then there’s you,
Sitting two rows away.
Your daring
Compassionate
Outgoing
Creative
Kind of pretty
Warm
Athletic
Smiling
Patient
Responsible
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And you like him a lot.
You can tell he kind of likes you.
But there’s a problem.
He’s wonderful and sweet.
You’re calm and outgoing.
But then there’s HER.
Sitting three rows down and tapping his shoulder.
She’s manipulative,
Dreary
Dark
Mean
Smoking
Drinking
Deceptive
Hateful
Spiteful
Shameful
Using
Posing
Cackling
Stupid
Fearless
Miserable
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And she’s kissing him.