Eclipse By Love

Chapter 1: The Meeting

In a small town surrounded by tall trees and quiet streets, there lived a boy named Blair and a girl named Angel. They were both fifteen years old, and though they had seen each other in school, they had never really spoken. Blair was the quiet type, preferring to sit at the back of the class, always reading or drawing. Angel, on the other hand, was outgoing and loved to spend time with her friends, always laughing and telling stories.

One summer afternoon, the school arranged a trip to the town's lake. Everyone was excited, and so was Blair, though he didn't show it. He loved the peacefulness of the lake, the way the water sparkled in the sunlight, and the way it felt to escape the world for a while. Angel, too, was excited but for a different reason she loved spending time outdoors, splashing in the water, and joking around with her friends.

That afternoon, something unexpected happened. Angel's group of friends was playing by the water, and they dared her to jump off the tall rock by the lake. Angel, being brave, accepted the challenge. She climbed up the rock, but when she reached the top, she suddenly felt nervous. It was much higher than she had expected, and the water seemed so far away.

Blair, who had been sitting on the shore sketching, noticed her hesitation. Without thinking, he stood up and walked over to the base of the rock.

"Are you okay up there?" he called out, his voice calm and reassuring.

Angel looked down, surprised to see Blair. She had seen him in class, but they had never talked. For some reason, hearing his voice made her feel a little better.

"I don't know," she admitted, her voice shaking slightly. "It's higher than I thought."

Blair thought for a moment, then said, "You don't have to jump if you're scared. But if you want to, I can wait down here in case you need help."

Angel smiled, feeling her confidence returning. "Thanks," she said softly. She took a deep breath, looked out at the water, and then jumped. For a moment, she felt like she was flying. She hit the water with a splash, and her friends cheered.

As Angel surfaced, she felt a rush of excitement. She swam back to the shore, where Blair was waiting. "That was awesome," he said, smiling at her.

Angel grinned, water dripping from her hair. "I didn't think I could do it, but thanks for waiting."

From that moment on, something shifted between them. Though they were from different worlds, Angel and Blair felt a connection. It was a quiet, unspoken bond that began with a small moment of courage and kindness by the lake.

As the day ended, they walked together back to the buses. They didn't say much, but it didn't matter. Something had begun, something that neither of them could quite explain.

And so, their story began.

To be Continued....