Chapter 1989


    Chapter 1989


    Spencer continued with a hint of nostalgia in his voice, "I couldn''t help butugh at myself. All this time,


    I had never considered that she simply wasn''t drawn to my looks. It was a hard pill to swallow. I started


    paying more attention to my appearance, insisting on wearing a pristine white shirt, controlling my facial


    expressions, and even modting my voice when I spoke to her. Slowly, she began to notice, often


    getting lost in thought while discussing our studies."


    He chuckled, "She was terrible at concealing her feelings back then. While others sneaked nces,


    she would openly stare. Thank goodness for my resilience. Anyone else might have felt unnerved."


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    Spencer''sugh was light, "One day, just before a mock exam, out of the blue, she asked if I had ever


    been in love. I was taken aback, my cheeks burning. I admitted I hadn''t felt that way about anyone


    before her.


    "She then suggested we date to explore what love felt like. I agreed, and though I kept a cool


    demeanor, I was ecstatic inside. That night, I couldn''t sleep. I ran all the way to her house. Her room


    light was on. I really wanted to call out to her, but I was afraid to scare her. So, I just stood there for


    hours until she turned off the light and left. I had never felt such crazy longing for someone; it was a


    whirlwind of emotions."


    Ste''s grip tightened on her utensils. She lowered her gaze, ''He''s right about one thing: the one who


    confesses love first does love less. I was so impulsive then, not thinking of the consequences.''


    Keegan, sensing her difort, subtly took her hand under the table. Ste paused, then offered him


    a reassuring smile. She harbored no regrets about their past breakup, nor did Spencer''s confession stir


    old feelings. She simply reflected that things might have been handled differently had she been more


    mature.


    Oblivious to their exchange, Spencer said, "Our rtionship was brief, just two weeks. She ended it


    abruptly, cutting off all contact. If we crossed paths, she’d avoid me. I was too young and impulsive,


    first chasing her and then reacting with anger. Our silent standoffsted until the end of our SAT. On


    Teacher''s Appreciation Day, I finally confronted her, asking why she ended it. She told me she was


    upset I didn''t tell her about my ns to study abroad."