Ms. Klaassen’s voice cut through her fog. “Alright, everyone. Before the bell, let's talk about the ‘voorlichting’ section on emotional changes.”
Finn stared at it. “That’s… really good. You see me like that?”
But then, at a party at a friend’s house, she saw Finn talking to Sophie, a girl from the parallel class. Sophie touched his arm. He laughed. And a terrible, ugly feeling bloomed in Lena’s chest: jealousy. It was hot and sour, like swallowing vinegar.
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For the rest of class, Lena couldn't focus. Her stomach felt fizzy, like a shaken soda bottle. This was new. Last year, boys were just loud, smelly creatures who laughed at farts. Now, Finn’s presence made her hyper-aware of everything: her hair, her posture, the tiny chip in her front tooth.
She hesitated. Showing your art felt more vulnerable than holding hands. But she turned the sketchbook around.
He leaned in, slow and careful, and pressed a kiss to her cheek—right next to the corner of her mouth. It lasted one second. Two. Then he pulled back, his ears red again. Before the bell, let's talk about the ‘voorlichting’
The Art of Noticing
Lena smiled. “Your dad sounds smart.”
Finn looked confused. “Sophie? She was just asking about guitar lessons. Her brother plays.” Sophie touched his arm
“That’s how you look when you play,” she said softly. “Peaceful.”
Finn appeared, guitar case bumping against his leg. “Hey,” he said, voice cracking slightly on the single syllable.
Finn leaned against the counter. “My dad says jealousy is like an alarm system. It tells you you’re scared of losing something. But you have to check if the alarm is real or just a glitch.”