Ella
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1 Back in Grade 5, nobody expected Nathan and Ella to become friends. Nathan was the class "bad boy"—always late, frequently absent, and constantly lecture-bound for slipping grades. But Ella knew the truth: behind his lazy front was someone effortlessly smart. Thanks to Chloe, who had known Ella since Grade 4, the three formed an unlikely bond.
By Grade 6, their dynamic exploded into a full-blown academic rivalry. Every returned exam became a fierce, banter-filled argument over who scored higher. As their friends constantly teased, "You two argue so much, you might as well date!" a subtle spark quieted between them. Deep down, they were falling for each other. But Ella kept her heart guarded, bound by her family's strict rule—no dating until 21, the age her auntie swore people truly matured (though Ella privately bargained for 18).
Grade 7 separated them into different sections, with Nathan in the higher track. Surprisingly, the rivalry faded into an unbreakable best-friendship. Ella even bought them matching bracelets. Whenever curious classmates whispered, "Are you guys together?" they’d laugh it off together: "It’s just a best friend bracelet!" That year, Ella's world expanded as she met Sophia and a transferee named Megan, yet her bond with Nathan remained unmatched.
Now in Grade 8, the world keeps shifting. Sophia has met a guy named Arthur and made new friends, leaving room for new dynamics. Through every grade, late arrival, test paper, and matching bracelet, one thing stays true: some feelings only grow stronger with time, waiting patiently for the right moment to finally unfold.
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