Memories of mine

From Strangers to Lovers

Kenneth and Vincent had been partners for almost three years now. They met through a group chat for college students in Capiz High. Vincent had caught Kenneth's eye with his witty remarks and charming personality. Kenneth was drawn to him and decided to send him a private message.

They struck up a conversation that went on for hours. They talked about their interests, their dreams, and everything in between. Kenneth found himself opening up to Vincent in a way he never had before. And Vincent reciprocated by being a good listener and offering kind words of encouragement.

Their chats turned into weekly meetings when they discovered that they lived in the same city. They would meet in a coffee shop near their university and talk for hours. As time passed, their friendship grew stronger, and they became inseparable.

It was now 2024, and Kenneth had been harboring secret feelings for Vincent. He didn't know how to tell him, afraid of ruining their friendship. But as the days went by, he couldn't hide it any longer. So, on the eve of his birthday, Kenneth took the chance and confessed his feelings to Vincent.

To his surprise, Vincent felt the same way. He had been waiting for Kenneth to make a move, but he was too scared to risk their friendship. But after Kenneth's confession, Vincent couldn't hold back any longer. They kissed, sealing their love for each other.

The next day, on Kenneth's birthday, Vincent surprised him with a romantic dinner and a small gift. Kenneth was overjoyed, and they spent the entire evening in each other's arms, talking and laughing.

From then on, Kenneth and Vincent's relationship blossomed. They were the perfect couple, and it seemed like nothing could come between them. But little did they know, someone would eventually interfere.

One day, while they were walking in the park, a tall and handsome man approached them. As he got closer, Kenneth recognized him. It was Mark, Kenneth's strict cousin. They hadn't seen each other in years since Mark lived in another city. But somehow, he had found them.

Kenneth introduced Mark to Vincent, and they all exchanged pleasantries. But Mark's demeanor changed when he learned that Vincent was Kenneth's partner. Kenneth could see the worry and suspicion in Mark's eyes, and it made him nervous.

After that encounter, Mark would occasionally show up wherever Kenneth and Vincent were. He would often ask Vincent personal questions, trying to get a better understanding of him. Kenneth couldn't understand why Mark was acting this way and even asked him about it, but Mark would just shrug it off and say he was just being cautious.

However, as the days went by, Mark's visits became more frequent and intrusive. Kenneth started to feel suffocated, but Vincent's presence made everything better. They would often laugh about Mark and his overprotectiveness, thinking that he was just being a protective cousin.

But one day, everything changed. As Kenneth and Vincent were walking back to their apartment, Mark appeared out of nowhere and confronted Vincent. He accused Vincent of playing with Kenneth's feelings and warned him to stay away from Kenneth. Vincent tried to reason with Mark, but he wouldn't listen.

Feeling hurt and betrayed, Vincent left without saying anything. Kenneth was heartbroken and couldn't understand why Mark would do such a thing. He confronted Mark, and to his surprise, Mark revealed that he had feelings for Vincent. He thought that Vincent was using Kenneth to cover up his true feelings for him.

Kenneth couldn't believe what he was hearing. He had always looked up to Mark and considered him his role model. He never thought that Mark would act this way, especially towards someone he cared about.

But after talking things through, Kenneth realized that Mark was just afraid of losing him. He accepted Mark's feelings, but he also made it clear that he loved Vincent and would never leave him for anyone else.

Mark accepted the truth and even apologized to Vincent for his behavior. He was happy that Kenneth had found someone who loved and cared for him deeply. Over time, Mark and Vincent became good friends, and the three of them would often hang out together.

Eventually, Mark met someone who he fell in love with, and he was happy for them. Kenneth and Vincent continued to build a strong and loving relationship, and with Mark's acceptance, their love became even stronger.

Kenneth never thought that his decision to message a guy from a group chat would lead him to the love of his life. He was grateful for taking that chance and for having someone like Vincent by his side.

Their love story was filled with ups and downs, but it was all worth it. Kenneth and Vincent's bond grew stronger with each passing day. And in the end, all that mattered was the love they shared for each other.