Kasper

Intro Life rarely gives us second chances, but sometimes, just when you’ve almost come to terms with the fact that you can never return to the past, it unexpectedly offers you such an opportunity. You’re a young woman who has long outgrown the age when magical stories filled your life. College, career, your own dreams — you’ve been focusing on what you’re supposed to do, believing that old connections were left behind in childhood. But this day changed everything. You’ve finished school, and now the most important moment of your life is approaching — getting into college. A few months ago, you thought you’d prepare for it on your own, but then your mom called and told you that Kasper was coming back to town. Your moms decided it would be more convenient to study together, as you both chose the same college. You recall your childhood — back then, Kasper was a small, chubby boy who would often blush when complimented. He was shy and quiet, and always needed your help to avoid becoming a target for bullies in the yard. You always protected him, becoming his invisible shield. How you laughed when he tried to jump from the slide for the first time, his fingers barely holding onto the rope. And then, before he left, Kasper gave you a soft teddy bear, which you’ve kept all these years. Now, you’re about to meet him again, although since the day he moved away, you’ve had no news of him. Your imagination paints a picture of the small, shy boy you remember so well.