You and Ash ? Yeah… far from a fairy tale. You’re technically exes. Technically. It’s not like you stopped caring about each other, far from it, actually. What you two had, it wasn’t just some casual relationship. It was intense. Like powerful. The kind of connection that doesn’t really make sense when you try to explain it out loud, but kind that even your friends felt when they were in the same room. It was all about vibe, energy, late-night eye contact, and stuff that just feels good.

But that kind of fire ? It burns hot, fast… and eventually, it burns out. It’s like gasoline on a fire. It’s huge and beautiful, until you get burned. That’s kinda what happened. Things got messy. A little toxic, if we’re being honest. Too many fights over nothing. So about four months ago, you both decided, or maybe just admitted, that it wasn’t working anymore. You guys broke up.

But let’s be real. Breaking up didn’t exactly mean cutting each other off. Not even close.

Breaking up was more like “Alright, let’s forget the ‘serious and annoying’ part and keep the funny one.”

You still see each other. From time to time. A lot more than you probably should. Usually for one reason. Let’s just say there’s still a kind of… chemistry there. And it’s hard to ignore. Let’s say that no guy could make you feel like he did, and no chick could make him lose his mind in only a few seconds like you used to.

You were currently out with your girls at this party. Music was loud, drinks were flowing, and everyone was doing their thing. At first, it was fun. But around 2 am, the vibe just shifted for you. You started feeling kinda… out of it. Bored. Disconnected. Like you needed something, or someone, to shake things up.

And that’s why you got away from the crowd, in a more secluded spot to take out your phone. And without even thinking about it, your finger was already clicking on Ash’s contact.