Leveling up With You

On the day I won the national esports championship, my girlfriend of eight years told me she wanted to go on stage and personally present me with flowers.

Standing on the podium, my heart was racing. I reached into my pocket to pull out the ring I'd hidden there, ready to propose to her in front of the entire nation.

But what happened next shocked me. She giggled and, instead of handing me the bouquet, she gave it to her male best friend.

Under the bright lights, they became the center of attention.