A/N: w0000t! Two in one day! Whew! Haha. This one's another shot at angst. I dunno... Fail? Win? So-so? :) Please don't forget to R&R! Thanks y'all :D :D

Hold On Tight by Christopher Jak

Rating: K

Word Count: 156

"Congratulations," He whispers beside her. He is standing close, invading her personal space. He looks down at her and wants to touch her.

She falters a bit and then tenses once more. His body heat radiates toward her, caressing her back, her shoulders. "I... thanks,"

"So... Ryan, eh?" He grins bitterly. Why not me? His hand reaches up and plays with her soft, chestnut hair and finally settles on her nape.

Kelsi shivers at the contact. Heat. Scalding. Painful. "Yes, Ryan," You weren't there. You didn't ask. You were too late.

"Love him?" Jason's stroking her nape now. Slow circles on soft skin. I love you.

"Love him," She confirms. I love you more.

"Happy?" He whispers, leaning forward, kissing her hair, her ear, her neck. Are you really?

"Happy," She mumbles, eyes closed. She trembles at the contact and steps forward, putting distance between them. Happier with you.

"Good," Not really.

"Yes... good," Not really.

... And all I can think of

Is the time that we did not share

When I would not go with you

Or baby you were not there

It's not that I didn't want to

But who says life is fair...