RIVER

The room is dusty and dark, with the spotlight on Taylor and Vanessa on stage. I stared at how close they were; my heart beat quicker than ever, and a surge of blood rushed through my veins.

Taylor looked at her with so much professionalism, but the intensity was too much. It feels like the same one he uses when he looks at me, and my heart can't handle it any longer.

Vanessa seemed to be milking this up; the stupid content smile on her face didn't fade for a second as she continued ...