Chapter Two: Brushes and Bills

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Art classes added more colors to their lives. They learned new things and tried different styles. But when it came to expressing their feelings, it was like standing in front of a blank canvas. They hesitated, worried that saying those words might change everything.

Graduation approached, bringing not only the end of their student days but also questions about what comes next. How do you pay bills without the safety net of being a student? Can art be more than a passion and become a way to make a living?

Then, like a surprise twist in their story, Max got a job offer in another city. It was both exciting and a little sad. Max accepted the offer, and soon, their apartment echoed with the sounds of packing boxes. The walls, once filled with laughter, now held the quietness of unspoken words.

As Max prepared to leave, Lily grappled with a mix of feelings. Their small balcony, where they had shared so many sunsets, now felt like a witness to change. The question hung in the air—would this distance push their unspoken feelings into the light or would it keep them hidden in the shadows of what could have been?

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