Mine
Chapter 1
Aria
Hey! Guess what? I finally got the job! 🎉
Kai
OMG, that’s amazing!! I’m so proud of you, Aria! You deserve it.
Aria's message was like a splash of bright light in Kai's otherwise monotonous day. He had always been there for her, cheering her on through every hurdle, and now that she had achieved something so monumental, a smile spread across his face despite the thousand thoughts rushing in his mind. He was happy for her, of course. But as always, his heart had a way of slipping into territories it shouldn’t.
Aria
Thanks! I’m really nervous though. First day tomorrow!
Kai couldn't help but notice how familiar Aria's nervousness sounded. She had always been a perfectionist, anxious about the tiniest details. She had that spark, that drive to be better, and he admired that. Still, he could never shake the feeling that no one could truly understand her the way he did.
Kai
You’ll do great, I know it.
Chapter 2
Leon
He wasn’t just trying to reassure her. He truly believed it. Aria had always been capable of overcoming obstacles that others would have given up on. He had seen her work so hard for this. He was confident she’d rise to the occasion, even though the thought of her spending so much time away from him made his heart tighten just a little.
Aria
I hope so... Anyway, we need to celebrate soon! I miss our hangouts.
Leon
The suggestion was simple enough, yet it was something that made Kai's pulse quicken. Hangouts. The words rang in his head like a reminder of how much he missed the times when it was just the two of them. Late-night talks, laughter echoing through the empty streets, sharing every random thought as if the world outside didn’t exist.
Kai
Yeah, let’s do it this weekend. Just you and me like old times.
Chapter 3
Leon
There it was again, that deep-rooted yearning to return to the simplicity of their friendship. The simplicity of just being with her. Kai’s heart ached for it, but he pushed the feeling away, telling himself it was just nostalgia. He didn’t want to ruin what they had by complicating things. He couldn’t.
Leon
The next day, Aria was buzzing with excitement as she prepared for her first day at her new job. But as she looked at her phone and saw Kai's name, a small smile appeared on her face. She was used to hearing from him, but the messages they shared over the years had always been something special. It was their thing.
Aria
So, what have you been up to lately?
Kai
Same old, just work and stuff. I’m glad things are finally looking up for you.
Leon
The truth was, Kai hadn’t been doing just “work and stuff.” Every time he thought about Aria, his mind wandered to the unspoken things between them. How long had he been carrying this weight on his shoulders? His feelings for her weren’t just a passing phase. They were the kind of feelings that crept in slowly, then took over his every thought. It wasn’t fair to her, not when she didn’t feel the same way. But still, it was hard to ignore the truth.
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