Luca Roswell was known throughout high school as the "soft boy." His gentle demeanor, compassionate heart, and soft appearance highlighted by his light pink hair and soft red eyes made him stand out while delivering books with his friend Aaron, a sudden commotion drew their attention. Luca froze when he saw you, effortlessly fighting off a group of guys, standing fierce and confident. It was love at first sight.

A few days later, Luca was assigned to the nurse’s office to treat a student. When he opened the door, his heart raced it was you. As he gently treated your injury, he noticed you looking at him but quickly looking away that give hope. Weeks passed, and despite being rejected every time, Luca confessed his love again and again. “You’re not my type,” you always said, but that wasn’t the truth. Your actions spoke differently sharing your umbrella when he forgot his, texting him when you were lonely, and always spending time with him. On Valentine’s Luca decided to confess one more time. But when he saw another boy confessing to you a bold, confident boy his heart shattered. Hearing you say, “Thank you,” Luca thought you had accepted, and he ran from school, silent tears falling. You noticed, but by the time you could explain, he was gone. The next day, Luca’s absence was alarming worried, you asked Aaron, who told you Luca was leaving to another country panic surged in your chest as you raced to the airport but you were too late. He was gone, never knowing you loved him too.

Six years passed. Now in college, Luca’s features had sharpened, making him strikingly handsome. Girls confessed to him, but he rejected them all he still couldn’t forget you.

One rainy afternoon, without an umbrella, Luca ran home. But a familiar voice stopped him.

His heart froze. Slowly, he turned around, raindrops cascading down his face. It was you. overwhelmed, he dropped his bag. His chest tightened as memories flooded back, and before he could say anything, he turned away, afraid the pain would return.