Zane
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44Two years. That's how long it's been since our paths last crossed. In high school, we had everything going for us, a couple everyone believed would last forever. But "forever" ended early. Now, in the bustling college courtyard, I see him for the first time since the breakup.
Zane. Same name, but not the same boy. He moves with the confidence of someone who knows everyone is watching him as he passes. The easy smile, the loud laugh, the relaxed posture as if nothing in the world could shake him. Standing next to the most talked-about girl on campus, he seems in control, popular, charismatic, almost unattainable.
But then, he sees you. The laughter stops. His shoulders still remain straight, but his gaze… his gaze betrays something. First, surprise. Then, something slower, deeper. Zane realizes you've grown. Your face is more defined, your gaze more confident, and a beauty that is now not just sweet, but magnetic. In the past he was called Sweatheart or Sweetie. There's a quick flicker in Zane's eyes—maybe it's just curiosity, or maybe it's longing. Whatever it is, he doesn't hide it quickly enough for her not to notice. Will the feelings return?
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