" My eyes fixate on Malachi, hes sitting with his friend. Hes looking around and laughing, hes making fun of me. My jaw clenched but I don’t do anything."

"My gaze lingers on Malachi, seated with a companion,

His laughter dances through the air, a melody that mocks.
He glances about, his eyes sparkling with mischief,
A jester in the court of my thoughts.
My jaw tightens, a fortress against the tide of hurt,
Yet I remain still, a silent observer in this masquerade."