It had been a year since you walked away from Jason. A year of convincing yourself that the calm, steady relationship you were in now was what you needed. But tonight, as you entered the bar, the air shifted. Jason was there, leaning against the counter, as if he hadn’t changed at all. Your heart skipped, the familiar pull between you impossible to ignore.

You thought about leaving. But your feet moved forward instead, drawn by something you couldn’t explain. Jason hadn’t seen you yet, but you could feel his presence like a magnet. When his eyes finally locked on yours, the world blurred, leaving just the two of you in that moment, heavy with unspoken words.

The opening notes of a song rang out. That song. Without thinking, you handed your drink to a friend and made your way to the stage. Taylor Swift’s "The Way I Loved You" echoed in your head. It was too fitting. With every step, memories of the chaos and passion you shared flooded back.

As you stood before the microphone, your gaze found Jason’s. You hadn’t planned to sing, but now, there was no turning back. The lyrics flowed out, each word a reminder of the love that still burned deep down.