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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