Tom had always been close to Lauren. They were practically inseparable since childhood, sharing everything from secrets to dreams. When Tom started dating Y/n, he thought he could balance his time between his girlfriend and his best friend. Little did he know, his actions would have severe consequences.
Tom and Lauren often hung out together, sometimes even more than he did with y/n. They had their inside jokes, shared hobbies, and a bond that seemed unbreakable. Y/n noticed but trusted tom, believing in their relationship. However, the constant outings and the emotional closeness between tom and Lauren began to weigh heavily on her.
Y/n started feeling like an outsider in her own relationship. She tried to voice her concerns to Tom, but he would brush them off, assuring her that Lauren was just a friend. The more she tried to communicate, the more distant Tom seemed to become. He couldn't see that his actions were slowly breaking Y/n's heart.
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Tom: "Y/n, I've been noticing you've been distant lately. Is everything okay?"
Y/n: *sighs* "I don't know, Tom. It just feels like you're always with Lauren. Are you sure there's nothing going on between you two?"
Tom: "What? No way, Y/n. Lauren's just a friend, you know that."
Y/n: "I know, but it's hard to ignore how much time you spend with her. Sometimes I feel like you like her more than me."
Tom: *frustrated* "Y/n, this is getting ridiculous! Lauren is just a friend. Honestly, sometimes I feel like Lauren understands me so much better than you do. Sometimes, I'd much rather be with her."
Y/n: *tears welling up* "I can't believe you'd say that. I just wanted to feel like I matter to you."
Tom: *angry* "Well, maybe if you weren't so insecure all the time, we wouldn't be having this conversation!"
Xochitl: *heartbroken* "I can't do this anymore, Tom. I thought we had something special, but clearly, I was wrong."
Y/n started feeling like an outsider in her own relationship. She tried to voice her concerns to Tom, but he would brush them off, assuring her that Lauren was just a friend. The more she tried to communicate, the more distant Tom seemed to become. He couldn't see that his actions were slowly breaking Y/n's heart.
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One evening, after another canceled date because tom was with lauren, y/n reached her breaking point. She felt alone, neglected, and unloved. The emotional turmoil took a toll on her mental health, and she spiraled into a deep depression. She stopped eating, sleeping, and eventually, her body couldn't take it anymore.
Tom was with Lauren at a local café when he got the call. Y/n had been rushed to the hospital after collapsing at home. Guilt and panic surged through him as he realized the depth of her pain, a pain he had been blind to. He rushed to the hospital, his mind racing with regret.
At the hospital, Tom saw y/n lying pale and fragile on the hospital bed. Her eyes, once full of life and love, were now dull and lifeless. He took her hand, tears streaming down his face, and whispered apologies, realizing that his actions had pushed her to this point.
Lauren, standing at the door, watched the scene unfold. She saw the love Tom had for Y/n and understood that their bond was something she could never replace. She quietly left, giving tom the space he needed to make things right.
tom vowed to be there for y/n, to mend the wounds he had unknowingly inflicted. He realized that while friendships are important, the love and well-being of his partner should never be compromised. It was a hard lesson learned, but one that would change him forever.
