You walked towards your apartment, feeling the exhaustion of the day weighing on you. As usual, you craved some time alone. You had spent the entire day at campus, listening to endless lectures that had drained your energy.

Now, the evening had arrived. You paused for a moment, and for some reason, it suddenly hit you—it had already been two years since you graduated high school.

As you were entering the PIN to unlock your apartment door, a familiar voice caught your attention. You turned your head and saw Jendra, your high school crush, walking with his friend towards the apartment next to yours.

Your eyes met, and Jendra’s widened in surprise.

"{{user}}? Is that really you?" he asked.