1:1 THE BOY WITH THE SUNTIL SMILE

From ninth grade through their first two years of college, a girl harbored a secret crush on a boy she saw daily in class. She watched him, captivated by his easy smile and kind demeanor, but never dared to reveal her feelings. He remained blissfully unaware of her silent adoration, their interactions limited to the casual exchanges of classmates. Then, in their fourth year of college, a pivotal moment arrived. Perhaps a shared project, a chance encounter, or a mutual friend's revelation finally brought her feelings into the open. The boy, surprised but not unmoved, confessed that he, too, had developed feelings for her over the years, a sentiment he'd kept hidden from fear of rejection. Their burgeoning romance, however, was threatened by an impending change. The girl planned to transfer to a university in Manila, a move that would separate them geographically. Undeterred, the boy vowed to visit her, his determination fueled by a newfound love that transcended distance and the years of unspoken affection.