I chased Justin for three years. After he stood me up yet again, I stumbled upon a forum post. [Started dating my best friend's crush. Should I tell her?] The most popular comment had just been posted: [My best friend chased him for three years, and his best friend chased me for three years, but we ended up together.] [I won't tell them. Watching them worry about us and run around for us is actually pretty fun.] The attached photo showed the profiles of a handsome man and a beautiful woman. The girl smiled mischievously at the camera, while the man looked at her with doting affection. He looked handsome and painfully familiar. My eyes instantly reddened, but I was pulled aside by Chase, who had rushed over. He gritted his teeth, "They're playing us like this. Can you tolerate it?" "You're beautiful, and I'm not bad myself. Why don't we become a couple and slap them in the face?" Later, on the day they were having fun announcing their relationship, Chase and I announced our engagement. But the usually aloof Justin blocked my path, his eyes red. "Back then, when you brought me water, was it just to catch a glimpse of him across the field?" 1 The comment section under that hot post exploded. [Fun??? Is the OP brain-dead? Trampling on others' feelings like this, aren't you afraid of karma?] [Maybe it's a regional thing, but where I'm from, we don't call this 'best friends' and 'bros', we call them toxic snakes.] [IP is in New York. Everyone come take a look. Having friends like this is really eight lifetimes of bad luck. Scammed by a pair!] [I feel bad for those two. They really are the Jokers in the deck.] The original poster retorted quickly. [What's wrong with friends playing a joke? A true friend would want the best for you and bless you. If she can't even do that, she doesn't deserve to be my friend!] [My sister chased him for three years and couldn't get him. I got him for her. Shouldn't I be praised?] [Besides, rich kids like them, what do they know about true love? Once they get it, they probably just play around.] I stood at the theater entrance, the two tickets in my hand crumpled. My eyes were glued to the comments and the photo on my phone. The girl looked mischievous and lively, wearing the expensive hair clip I gave her. My best friend, Sarah, standing next to the man I had chased for three years. Even this morning, Sarah helped me with my exquisite makeup, picked out a beautiful dress, and sent me off with a smile. "If I were Justin, I'd die of love. It's his honor to be chased by such a beauty!" I was a bit embarrassed but grinned anyway. "He must like me a little, right? Otherwise, why hasn't he rejected me for three years? He agreed to watch the play with me this time. I'll definitely win him over!" "What about you? Chase has been pursuing you for so long. When do you plan to get together with him?" Sarah rested her chin on her hand, looking at me with a half-smile. "I don't know. Let's see." When did they get together? My eyes stung. A sense of humiliation and anger from betrayal overshadowed my sadness. Until Chase hurried over and grabbed me just as I was about to break down. "You saw it too? They're playing us like this. Can you tolerate it?" I pouted, and tears fell instantly. If it were anyone else, I would have already called Sarah to curse Justin together. But it had to be her. "Why?" Chase stared at me for a while, his voice softening, but still tinged with mockery. "Didn't you see? For fun." "Summer, you're beautiful, and I'm not bad myself. Why don't we become a couple and slap them in the face?" "If they want to play, we'll play with them." I was speechless for a long time. Suddenly, my phone rang. Looking down, it was a message from Sarah. [Having fun with Justin? You look so pretty today, he must be dying of happiness!] I suddenly felt the person in front of me was a stranger. Sarah and I had been best friends who talked about everything since high school, even longer than I had known Justin. She knew how much I liked Justin, and how much I looked forward to dates with him. Every time before I went out, she would help me with my outfit and encourage me to confess my feelings. But there were always times when Justin stood me up. Just when I was about to give up, he would show a little concern, making me anxious about gain and loss. I used to think it was just his personality. Now I finally understood that on those days he stood me up... He was with my best friend. In her eyes, am I as ridiculous as a clown? I looked at Chase and said hoarsely. "Okay." Chase's eyes were deep, his fists clenched. "We'll wait for the day they go public and give them a good show. Until then, you can do whatever you want." "People who betray friends deserve to be punished." 2 My family is well-off. After graduating from college, I bought a small condo and found a job in the city. Sarah's family wasn't doing well. Her parents divorced when she was in high school, and she was isolated by classmates until I transferred there. Only then was she not alone. At that time, she was terrified every day, afraid I wouldn't eat or chat with her. My heart ached for her situation. I often listened patiently to her troubles. Over time, we became best friends. Later, we went to the same university. I fell for Justin, the "campus crush" from her department. After several "accidental" encounters, I added him on social media and also met Chase. Chase fell in love with Sarah at first sight, saying he liked her "broken" vibe, which made people want to protect her. At first, I didn't like Chase much. I thought his face looked too much like a playboy's, and I was afraid Sarah would get hurt. It wasn't until he did a lot of homework earnestly that I approved of him. I promised to help him chase Sarah, and he helped me chase Justin. In college, the four of us always ate and hung out together. I shared with her the whole process from meeting Justin by chance to falling for this aloof guy bit by bit. Sarah always listened seriously and then smiled to encourage me. "You're beautiful and have a good family background. No one wouldn't like you. Even the fortune teller said your life would be smooth. If you like him, be brave and chase him!" She was right. I haven't encountered many setbacks growing up. Justin was the first one. I wanted to give up countless times, but Sarah persuaded me back. She said Justin just couldn't let go of his pride and couldn't see his own heart clearly. But she never said Justin liked her. They got together quietly in a place I couldn't see. Chase drove me back. We were very quiet on the way, not mentioning those two. It wasn't until I got out of the car that Chase spoke dully. "I treat Justin as a true brother. He knows I like Sarah. Why did he do this?" "I don't care about her that much. I just feel... if he had said earlier that he and Sarah liked each other, why would I continue to chase her? Is watching us make fools of ourselves that fun?" I couldn't answer. "The reason isn't important anymore. What matters is they never considered our feelings." Now Chase stopped talking too. I went upstairs and replied to Sarah's message. [He didn't come.] [My relative is staying with me recently. It's inconvenient for you to come back. You should rent a place yourself...] Before I finished typing, Sarah replied instantly. [It's okay, baby. He probably had something to do. Don't overthink it. Just reschedule next time. Brave girls enjoy love first.] [By the way, I won't be back today. I'm dating someone. I'll introduce him to you when I have time.] 3 I opened that forum post. The heat was even higher than before, but the photo had been deleted. Only Sarah's alt account was arguing with netizens. [How did I not consider her feelings? When we got together, I didn't tell her because I was afraid she'd be sad. I'm tired of acting for so long too.] [Don't you think it's torture for me to watch her chase my boyfriend? But don't worry, my boyfriend loves me and won't let anything happen with her.] [Today she asked my boyfriend out for dinner and got stood up. She's probably unhappy, but he's been with me the whole time. Afraid I'd be angry, he took me to a concert. How can I not like someone like this?] ... She said a lot. I read every single one. Sarah was sure I wouldn't be mad at her. No matter what netizens said, she retorted one by one. I suddenly doubted myself. Why did she think I would be this pushover? Not long after, Justin sent a message. [I had something to do today, so I didn't go. Summer, let's meet another day when we're free.] I suddenly felt nauseous. Physically. Back when I was doing photography for a club, I fell for the handsome boy at first glance. He was feeding stray cats seriously. I subconsciously felt such a person couldn't be bad. Later, the more we interacted, the more I liked him. I almost couldn't see anyone else. Even if someone confessed to me, I would generously tell them I already liked someone. But now, I suddenly understood. He had been stringing me along for three years. He obviously didn't like me, but he didn't refuse my invitations, and even took time to perfunctorily deal with me. [Oh, no need.] I blocked him directly. I opened the chat with Chase. [Justin messaged me. He still hasn't mentioned him and Sarah. He even just made a random excuse for standing me up. I really don't want to have contact with him anymore.] Chase replied almost instantly. [Sarah too. I originally asked her out for a movie today. I specifically asked if she had time, she said yes, then turned around and went to a concert with Justin. I suddenly doubt what kind of thing I liked these past few years?] [Screw her 'broken vibe,' I'm the one who's broken!] Reading his message, I almost laughed out loud. Sure enough, when unhappy, having someone as unlucky as yourself makes you feel much better. He sent a few screenshots of Sarah's alt account's social updates. Before when Chase chased her, Sarah always refused on the grounds that her family situation didn't allow her to date. At that time, we both felt bad for her. Chase tried every way to help Sarah. Turns out, she started dating right away, and even posted pictures of the food she cooked for Justin. Looking at the lemon chicken in the picture, I was a bit dazed. I had told Sarah before about Justin's preferences, including his love for Yunnan cuisine. [By the way, I booked a restaurant for tomorrow. It's quite expensive. Can't let it go to waste... How about we go?] [Okay.] 4 The next day at noon, I dressed up and went out. When I messaged Chase that I was leaving, he replied quickly. [I'm downstairs. Just come down.] Chase was driving downstairs. Seeing me come out, he smiled. Fine light haloed his brows and eyes, gentle and peaceful. Justin was always cold and distant, seeming within reach but far away. Chase, however, had a pair of peach blossom eyes and thin lips. When he looked at people, there was always a feeling of deep affection. Before, deceived by his face, I thought Chase was a playboy. After getting to know him, I realized he was actually a very sincere person. "Waited long?" Chase opened the car door and got in after I sat in the passenger seat. Hearing this, he turned to look at me: "Not long. Making a girl wait isn't very gentlemanly. My mom would beat me if she knew." I couldn't help laughing. He laughed too. The atmosphere was much more relaxed. Chase told me about the restaurant we were going to today. "I did a lot of research online. Always wanted to eat there. Originally it was a mid-to-high-end brand, but unexpectedly on opening day, it accidentally matched a couple." "It spread online and became a must-visit spot for couples. Hard to book." I looked at him excitedly. "I think I know which one you're talking about! I've always wanted to go too! If nothing else, that crab roe pastry looks amazing..." Chase's voice suddenly rose, surprised: "Right? I wanted to try that too." "One of life's great joys, eating, drinking, and having fun." I nodded with emotion. The first time I asked Justin out for dinner, he was reluctant. Justin said time should be spent on meaningful things. I was a bit embarrassed then, but Sarah helped me out. She pointed at Justin angrily. "How is eating not meaningful? I don't care, you must eat with Summer today. I'll watch you eat!" At that time, Justin was confused by the scolding and followed us in a daze. I even thanked Sarah specifically after returning. If not for her, I might not have been able to step down. Later while eating, Justin suddenly said: "I apologize for what I said that day. Eating is indeed meaningful, especially with interesting people." At that time, I thought he meant me and blushed. Thinking about it now, Justin's gaze didn't seem to fall on me. He didn't dislike eating, he just disliked eating with me. Two people on different frequencies probably won't be happy together. Chase saw I stopped talking and talked about his embarrassing incident doing extreme sports with friends. "They all laughed at me, but I'm really afraid of heights! Who understands? Later Sarah knew I was afraid of heights and said I was an arrogant rich kid, useless and temperamental. Good Lord, I'm wronged!" I nodded seriously, drank a mouthful of the mineral water he placed next to my seat, and then spoke. "Fear of heights is normal. I'm afraid of the dark too. Listened to too many ghost stories when I was little. Now I have to sleep with a night light on!" Chatting along, we arrived at the place. Getting out of the car and walking into a garden restaurant, just as we stepped in, we saw Sarah with a brilliant smile, standing next to a doting Justin. "Heard this place is delicious, I booked it specifically in advance." Chase's face instantly became very ugly. I frowned, "Sarah, Justin?" Sarah turned around and saw us. Her smile froze, and she subconsciously moved away from Justin. Then she looked at me and Chase, her expression subtle, slowly pursing her lips. "Why are you here?" An accusatory tone. A nameless fire rose in my heart. Looking at this best friend since childhood, I suddenly felt it was extremely meaningless. So I said lightly. "You can be here, why can't Chase and I be here?"
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