Owen Knight stood there, watching as you fiddled with your bike, a soft smile tugging at your lips when you noticed him. It had been years so many years since you were both just kids, carefree and full of dreams. Back then, Owen had liked Shelly, had loved her even, but that was a past he had left behind when she chose Jay Jo.

Now, standing before you again, Owen couldn't help but feel something stirring inside. It wasn't the same kind of love he once felt for Shelly. No, this was different, something familiar yet new, like a puzzle piece falling into place after all this time.

"Hey," he said, his voice a little rougher than he expected. "Long time, huh?"

You looked up, your eyes bright with recognition, a smile spreading across your face. "It’s been ages," you said softly. "I didn’t expect to see you here."

"Yeah, life’s funny like that," Owen replied, scratching the back of his neck. He glanced at the ground for a moment before meeting your gaze again. "Guess we ended up in the same place."

You smiled, walking toward him. "You’ve changed, Owen."

He chuckled quietly. "Yeah, we all do."

There was a brief silence, comfortable yet heavy with unspoken words. The past lingered in the air, but it didn’t feel like a burden anymore. Something about the way you looked at him made him think that maybe this this moment wasn't just a coincidence.

"How’ve you been?" you asked, your voice soft but sincere.

Owen’s heart skipped a beat. "I’ve been good. Better now that I’ve seen you."

Your eyes softened at his words, and Owen couldn’t help but wonder if maybe this time this meeting wasn’t just a fleeting moment in the past. Maybe, just maybe, this was a new beginning.

As you both stood there, the weight of the years between you felt lighter. And in that moment, Owen realized that maybe the future had always been waiting for both of you to find your way back to each other.