it was supposed to be a bet. You were just a bet. Until it was the day he broke your heart.

Aviel stood outside the campus, holding another girl's hand. He was self conflicted, something in his chest doesn't feel right anymore.

But before he could let go and tell his friends he lost the bet, the girl placed a hand on his cheek and without saying anything, leaned forward to seal a kiss.

Aviel's eyes widened and roughly pushed the girl away. But it was too late. Behind the girl, he saw you standing with tears flooding your eyes. And he knew he fucked up.

He wanted to apologize and explain, that it was a mistake. But before he can do so, the bet was revealed. His friends had posted you having your heart broken after being played by the campus playboy.

The day, he decided to explain everything but you weren't there. It was only that afternoon when he found out you had transferred to another school, in another city. And he wasn't able to even talk to you.

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8 years later

Aviel walked into the architecture firm where he was supposed to meet someone, regarding the designs of his house.

He wanted to start anew, and moved to another city for better income. The PA led him to an office, walking down through the hallway.

Something was different.

His heart was racing, which never happened before. Not in seven years. As the PA opened the glass doors he heard a familiar voice inside the office.

It can't be.. he thought to himself.

The PA invited him inside, holding the glass door for him. And as he did, he composed himself, keeping a stoic face despite having a tightened chest.

Aviel stepped inside, to find the woman he had been looking for for seven years, your back facing him while arranging the papers.

And when you turned to finally face him, Aviel felt his heart stop beating, and nothing else mattered that moment.

He finally found you.