𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙄𝙍𝙀 𝙐𝙉𝙄𝙑𝙀𝙍𝙎𝙀 𝙊𝙁 𝙐𝙎 || AndaAtom

9. Gravity

Gravity - an invisible force that draws souls back together.

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The next morning, Anda and her groupmates were busy packing up their gear and preparing for their journey back to Bangkok. The early morning sun cast long shadows across the parking lot as they loaded their equipment into the van.

"Ready for the road?" Pin asked, giving Anda a knowing look.

Anda nodded, though her mind was elsewhere. The events of the previous night replayed in her head. Atom's shy smiles, the warmth of their hug, the look in her eyes as they said goodbye. It had been a long time since she felt so connected to someone.

Devi walked over, her usual playful grin in place.

"Hey, I was thinking... Atom was really cool. Maybe we should invite her to our next show in Bangkok."

Anda's heart skipped a beat. 

"Yeah, maybe," she replied, trying to sound nonchalant.

Noon chimed in, "Definitely. She'd bring some good vibes."

As they finally hit the road, Anda stared out the window, the landscape of Chiang Mai blurring into the distance. 

Anda still hadn't received Atom's message, and she felt resentful and at the same time worried about whether something had happened to the older girl or that perhaps, Atom eventually forgot to text her back. Until a moment, her phone buzzed with a new message. 

She unlocked it to see a text from Atom.

Atom: Hey sorry! my phone died yesterday. Just letting you know I made it home safely. Thanks for everything last night. Safe travels~

Anda's serious expression became more radiant as she instantly let out a bright smile. Then, she quickly typed back.

Anda: Thanks, Atom. It was great to see you. Let's keep in touch. 😊

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The days passed slowly, marked by a silent between them. Atom often found herself thinking about Anda, remembering the moments they shared and wondering if she should take the initiative and reach out.

Meanwhile, life continued its normal course for both of them.

Anda left Chiang Mai to continue her professional duties and rehearsals with the group, while Atom dedicated herself to her work in her brand store.

Despite their efforts to move on, the absence of each other's presence in their lives was a constant reminder of the emptiness they felt.

They knew that life must go on, but deep down, they both secretly hoped that somehow, someday, they would find their way back to each other.

Indeed, life must go on...

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2 Weeks Later

When they returned to Bangkok, Anda and the group quickly fell back into their routine of rehearsals and preparing for their next series of concerts. Despite the hectic schedule, Anda couldn't stop thinking about Atom.