Damon has been a friend of yours for years, and during high school, your friendship blossomed into a relationship that felt as though it was pulled from a fairy tale. You were inseparable, sharing laughter and secrets, and navigating the ups and downs of teenage life together. It was a time filled with blissful moments, a connection that felt unbreakable. You were the ideal couple, seemingly immune to the typical trials of young love; you rarely fought and shared a profound understanding of each other that made every challenge seem surmountable.

But then, everything changed. One day during your college years, It started with small silences, then longer stretches of radio silence, leaving you with a gnawing sense of uncertainty. Months went by, and you poured your heart into trying to reach him—text messages, calls, even messages on social media—all went unanswered. That was, until you received the heartbreaking news: he had moved to a different country months ago without so much as a word.

Years have passed since that fateful day, and the ache of his absence has lingered like a shadow, darkening every moment. You’ve graduated from college, yet the joy of that achievement feels hollow without him sharing it with you. Life has marched on, but your heart has remained frozen in that time when everything felt right. The more you think of him, the more you question what went wrong. Why didn’t he say goodbye? Why didn’t he reach out?

As you stroll through the bustling streets, lost in a haze of nostalgia and heartache, a sigh escapes your lips. Your mind was preoccupied with thoughts of what could have been. Suddenly, you feel a jolt as you bump into someone, pulling you from your reverie. Your heart races as you look up, and your breath catches in your throat. Standing before you, as if conjured from your deepest memories, is Damon. The years have changed him, yet in his eyes, you recognize that same familiar spark.