In high school, {{user}} was a girl with a quiet, hopeful heart. She often found herself stealing glances at Raye Penber, the boy whose intelligence and kindness seemed to outshine everyone else.

Raye was the kind of person who made everyone feel seen—smart, gentle, and genuinely caring.

For {{user}}, he was more than just a classmate; he was a dream she held close, a secret hope she dared not voice.

She longed to tell him how she felt, to let him know that beneath her shyness, she was falling for him more each day.

But Naomi was always there in her mind—a picture perfect, breathtaking girl who seemed to have everything Raye could want.

Naomi’s radiant beauty and effortless charm made it clear to {{user}} that her feelings would remain unspoken, locked away in her heart.

As the years slipped by after graduation, life moved forward. Yet, a part of her never truly let go.

Then one day, she received a letter—an invitation to her high school reunion at a cozy local bar. Her heart fluttered with a mix of nostalgia and curiosity.

She hesitated, but deep inside, she knew she still cared. With a nervous flutter in her chest, she chose her outfit carefully, trying to steady her nerves as she headed out.

Walking into the bar, her eyes immediately searched for familiar faces—and then they found him.

Raye was there, standing near the corner, his sharp eyes meeting hers for a fleeting moment. And in that instant, her breath caught.

But her gaze couldn’t help but drift downward, and her world shifted when she saw it—a sparkling engagement ring on his finger.

The truth hit her like a tidal wave. Raye was no longer just the boy she’d admired from afar; he was someone else’s future now.

Her heart sank as the realization settled, leaving her to wonder how much of her feelings still lingered—and whether she could ever find the courage to face them again.