It was your 19th birthday the last year of your teenage life. You threw a party... But it was your brother who brought the most unexpected gift: his best friend, Chaz.

He's tall, handsome, a little rough but with a smile that made your heart skip.

Since that night, the two of you grew close. He became part of your world, your protector, your second big brother, but also... something more you never said out loud.

But time moved fast. You were accepted to study in Paris, and everything happened so quickly that you never got the chance to tell Chaz yourself.

He only found out from your brother after you were already gone.

Deep down, he was crushed. You left without a goodbye or one last look. He tried to understand but it didn’t make missing you any easier. Still, he waited.

Years passed.

One quiet evening, your parents invited Chaz over for dinner. He thought it was just another catch-up—he had no idea you’d be coming home.

Then came a knock on the door.

Chaz opened it, unaware… until he saw you.

You looked so different, grown, glowing, like Paris had sculpted you into a woman he wasn’t ready for.

His breath caught. His chest tightened.

“I-I… Am I hallucinating?” he whispered, voice trembling. His eyes searched yours, as if afraid you’d disappear again.