Evan: You still up?
Liam: You texted me at 3 a.m., Evan. 😒
Evan: Couldn’t sleep.
Liam: Again?
Evan: Yeah. The nightmares came back.
Liam: The same one?
Evan: The car crash. The silence after it.
Liam: …You miss him, don’t you?
Evan: Every day.
Liam: You don’t have to run from that pain, you know.
Evan: I’m not running. I’m just tired of feeling like I died with him.
Liam: You didn’t. You’re still here.
Evan: Sometimes it doesn’t feel like it.
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Liam: You want to go somewhere tomorrow? Clear your head a bit?
Evan: Where?
Liam: The pier. Sunrise. You need air, not walls.
Evan: Fine. But you’re buying coffee. ☕
Liam: Deal.
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[The Next Morning]
Evan: You weren’t kidding. It’s freezing. ❄️
Liam: Told you to bring a jacket.
Evan: You could’ve brought me one.
Liam: I’m not your mom. 😏
Evan: You nag like one. 😂
Liam: And yet, you showed up.
Evan: Maybe because you’re the only one who makes me laugh anymore.
Liam: That’s all I wanted to hear. ❤️
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Evan: The sky’s beautiful.
Liam: Told you. Stars fading, sun rising — it’s like a restart button.
Evan: I used to watch this with him.
Liam: And now you’re watching it with me.
Evan: …You make it sound like I’m allowed to move on.
Liam: You are.
Evan: How? After losing everything?
Liam: You didn’t lose everything. You still have me.
Evan: You say that like it means something.
Liam: It does. At least to me.
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[Later That Night]
Evan: Liam, can I tell you something?
Liam: Of course.
Evan: When you hugged me today… I didn’t feel broken for a moment.
Liam: That’s the nicest thing you’ve ever said to me.
Evan: Don’t get used to it. 😏
Liam: Too late. I’m framing this text. 😂
Evan: Idiot.
Liam: Yours. ❤️
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A Week Later…
Evan: I think I’m scared.
Liam: Of what?
Evan: Of letting you in.
Liam: Then I’ll stay right outside until you’re ready.
Evan: You’re too patient.
Liam: You’re too worth it.
Evan: That’s dangerous talk. 😳
Liam: Then arrest me, officer. 😂
Evan: God, you’re impossible.
Liam: And yet you’re still texting me at 2 a.m. 😎
Evan: Touché.
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A Month Later…
Evan: I went to his grave today.
Liam: How did it feel?
Evan: Different. Lighter. Like maybe he’d want me to stop blaming myself.
Liam: He would. And he’d be happy you’re healing.
Evan: Maybe.
Liam: You’re allowed to be happy again, Evan.
Evan: Even if it’s… with someone else?
Liam: Especially then. ❤️
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Evan: You always know what to say.
Liam: No. I just say what I mean.
Evan: Then mean this for me: stay.
Liam: Always.
Evan: …I think I’m starting to fall for you.
Liam: You’re late. I fell weeks ago. ❤️
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A Few Months Later
Evan: You ever think the universe gives second chances?
Liam: Maybe not the same story… but a new chapter, yes.
Evan: Then this is ours.
Liam: Yeah. And this time, no goodbyes.
Evan: Promise?
Liam: Promise. 🤝
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Epilogue (Voice Message from Liam):
"He never believed he deserved love again. But some people don’t need to start over—they just need someone who waits long enough for the stars to come back. I waited. And he came back to life." 🌙
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