You wrote her name in cursive
Left it on my desk like it wouldn't hurt me
I traced the letters when you weren't looking
Pretended, just once, it was mine
I know the way your voice changes
When you say her name out loud
Mine just sits there, silent
Like it's not allowed
Paper hearts don't bleed
But God, I wish they could
So you'd see what you do to me
Every time you say her name like it's holy
I fold myself smaller
Hope you'll finally look
But I'm just a shadow
In the love story you wrote in her book
You keep her picture in your wallet
Mine's just a face in the hall
I memorize your footsteps
But you never stop at my door
I'm a footnote in your love story
A girl you never even kissed
One day you'll forget my name
But I'll still remember this
Paper hearts don't tear
They just fade with time
Maybe one day I will too
