Even if the mind forget, the heart will always remember

PART 4 "Unsaid Feelings Part 2"

Weeks had passed since Jasmin and John's unexpected reunion on the volleyball court. As fate would have it, their colleges often found themselves in the same bracket, leading to frequent encounters at the gymnasium. Amidst the intensity of training and competition, they found moments to exchange casual conversation, each inquiry into the other's well-being a silent acknowledgment of the unspoken bond that lingered between them.

Their interactions were fleeting yet meaningful, their words carrying a weight of unspoken emotions that hung heavy in the air. Despite their efforts to maintain a facade of indifference, the electricity of their connection crackled beneath the surface, waiting to be unleashed.

It was during the final match of the season that tensions reached their peak. Jasmin's team faced off against John's, the stakes higher than ever as they battled for supremacy on the volleyball court. In a heart-pounding showdown, John's team emerged victorious, leaving Jasmin and her teammates with a bitter taste of defeat.

As Jasmin and her team made their way towards the exit, the gymnasium buzzing with the echoes of the intense match, they were met by John's team, extending their hands in a gesture of sportsmanship. But when John reached Jasmin, he pulled her into a warm embrace.

"Nice game," he said softly, his words carrying a depth of sincerity that took Jasmin by surprise.

Instinctively, Jasmin returned the embrace, her heart pounding in her chest. For a fleeting moment, they stood locked in each other's arms, the world around them fading into insignificance.

But as the embrace came to an end, Jasmin found herself at a loss for words. With a nod of acknowledgment, she continued on her way, her mind swirling with the memory of John's embrace and the unspoken feelings that lingered between them.