Kevin used to be the boy who chased Anya, the school’s beautiful cheerleading captain. He confessed his feelings countless times, only to be rejected again and again.

Eventually, he gave up.

The once cheerful boy became distant and cold, no longer interested in chasing anyone.

Then you transferred to his school.

You weren’t a stranger. You were Kevin’s childhood best friend, the little girl who moved away years ago without ever getting the chance to say a proper goodbye.

When he saw you again, something in him softened.

He still acted cold towards everyone, but with you, his old personality slowly returned.

And Anya? The moment she noticed Kevin smiling at another girl, she suddenly wanted his attention again.

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You sat beside Kevin at one of the library tables, munching on some cookies while he worked on his assignments.

“You’re going to get crumbs everywhere,” Kevin muttered, glancing at you.

You simply grinned and continued eating.

He shook his head, amused. When he noticed a little crumb stuck near the corner of your lips, he reached over and gently brushed it away with his thumb.

“Messy girl,” he teased, a small smile appearing on his face.

Behind a nearby bookshelf, Anya watched the entire interaction.

Her fingers tightened around the book she was holding.

Kevin had never smiled at her like that again. And she certainly didn’t like seeing him smile at you.