Description
This isn't a story about falling in love for the first time. It's about what happens after. Kaye Alcaraz thought she had already closed that chapter of her life, the one that had Ali Acosta in it. Years ago, she walked away, leaving behind a relationship too complicated to keep, too painful to stay in. Now, she swears she's fine. She keeps her distance, keeps her guard up, keeps pretending she's over it. But fate has other plans. One unexpected project, one shared classroom, one circle of friends that never changed. suddenly, the boy she's been avoiding is back in her orbit. Ali, who now has a girlfriend. Ali, who still knows exactly how to get under her skin. Ali, who once held her heart. They're not the same people anymore. They've hurt, they've grown, they've learned to live apart. But what if crossing paths again means reopening old wounds? What if moving on wasn't the same as letting go? Because sometimes, the hardest part isn't loving someone. It's facing the truth that you never really stopped.
Author's Note ✈️
