You can't beat a plum falling from the sky

It is said that the feelings of childhood sweethearts can't compete with newcomers. In the old days, I would have laughed at this saying. But when I saw Jack watching Melanie dance, I could see the love in his eyes. I believed it then. I also believed the rumour that Jack had gone soft on Melanie in a stairwell. I couldn't tell him how I felt. It'll stay hidden in my heart forever. When the song ended, I applauded the young girl on stage. Jack got up and left. I also left. Walking out of the hall, he raised his hand with a small pendant hanging on his hand. “Linda, here...” I asked him, “What's this?” Jack was seven when he followed his sister-in-law to watch a soap opera. He remembered something called a love token. “Give it to Linda. From now on, Linda can only like me.” “ I will always protect Linda from now on too.” …… Melanie is new here this semester. She is good-looking and a dancer. She caused a stir when she arrived. The girls in the class said that Melanie was like one of those school stories where the heroine transfers, is a good girl, and is then taken in by the school bully. At that time, many people were pursuing Melanie.Jack said he was not interested in her. But now I know, I should stop and stay away from Jack. I used to go home with him, but I forgot when he started letting me go first for various reasons. In fact, he could have talked to me, I wouldn't have stalked him. We've never been together. We handed in our homework on Monday morning.I “I didn’t finish.”,Jack said. I had a good relationship with Jack, so the monitor come to me directly every time. He looks for Melanie as soon as class is over. “It’s none of my business now.” They nodded. The rumour that Jack had a girlfriend seemed true. They were even more sure. After class, I wrote my test papers. I wanted Jack to take the exam with me to North City. I'm going to work hard to get into North City University. Jack didn't come back for the whole evening. The teacher asked where he'd gone. Everyone looked at me, but I didn't look up. In the second lesson, Jack came back. He sat in his seat and didn't say anything until someone told him the homeroom teacher wanted to see him in the office. He came back to his senses and paused as he passed me. I didn't look up because I was doing math. My classmates came over and asked what was wrong with Jack and me. “Nothing.” “Really?” she said. My classmate was shocked. I told her, “I won't care about him anymore.” “Ah.“ She was surprised and said, “Jack's girlfriend is Melanie.“ I looked away and didn't say anything. After the second night study session, Jack walked back to the classroom. I got a note: “You go first after school.” I put it away and wrote my test paper. The class after school was always crowded and noisy. I sat in my seat and gathered my things. The class suddenly got quiet. My desk mate covered her mouth in shock, so I followed her gaze. Melanie stood at the doorway, tilted her head and hooked her hand towards Jack before walking away. I looked at Jack, who smiled and followed her out. The class was noisy. “Oh my god!” “I thought Jack and Linda were a couple.”Linda “They grew up together.” “Childhood sweethearts can't compete with newcomers.” ... My classmates tried to comfort me, but I picked up my school bag, my heart hurt so much, but I had to smile, I couldn't shed tears. I can't show I'm sad or I'll be laughed at. “I'm fine. Jack and I are just friends. I'll leave now, see you tomorrow.” I left the noisy campus and gripped my school bag tightly. But I still cried, and my heart hurt. How did he suddenly fall for someone else? My vision blurred, but I heard the young man's clear voice. Linda “I will protect Linda forever!”