Things That Never Happened

What will you do when you fall in love with someone? Will you tell them or live a life of regret?
You don't have to be wondering, right?

Her family transferred to another state during the mid of the pandemic. She got attracted towards a boy as a freshman in her new school. But hadn't the courage to tell him, nor as a sophomore.
She looked at him many times, but then overcome by shyness looked away.

It was just a matter of staring for a moment, to fill up your hearts, to see if they're alright. And when that person start giving response, not by words, but by the same gestures you showed initially, it felt like victory.