In this excerpt from "Lola and the Boy Next Door," the narrator reflects on the emotional pain of trying to move on from Cricket, someone who was significant in their life. The phrase "dark nights" suggests a period of sadness and longing, indicating how difficult it was to forget him. There is a sense of vulnerability and longing in the desire not to be forgotten by someone who once mattered deeply.

"It didn't seem fair that he had forgotten me" reveals feelings of hurt and injustice, highlighting the emotional imbalance in their relationship. The narrator experiences mixed emotions—hurt by Cricket's forgetfulness and perhaps disappointment over the loss of their connection. This sentiment captures the bittersweet nature of past relationships and the pain of loss.