I Had a Crush on My Childhood Friend for Five Years, Only to Learn He Despised Me

The fifth year of my secret crush on my childhood friend.

Only then did I learn that he couldn't stand me.

I heard someone ask him,

"How come your little child bride isn't around today? Isn't she always clinging to you?"

My childhood friend clicked his tongue, utterly unconcerned.

"I finally managed to get away from her. Seeing her every day would drive anyone crazy."

The rose I'd prepared to confess my feelings fell to the ground, covered in dust.

After that day, I blocked my childhood friend on every platform.

Three years later, he stopped me, his eyes red.

"Why are you avoiding me?"