Champagne Problems // English's Version

Chapter 8: Turns and Successes

The second year of college brought with it big changes for Agatha and Kyle. It was as if, after a first year of discovering and building their bond, the world had opened up to them, offering new opportunities and challenges. Kyle had decided to join the college rugby team, and soon his natural talent had made him one of the most promising players. In a few months, he had become the team captain, appreciated not only for his skill on the field, but also for his charisma and his striking beauty.

Agatha was proud of him. Every game was a special occasion, and she was never missing. Sitting in the front row, wearing Kyle's jersey with his number on the back, she cheered him on for every play. She had become a fixture in the stands, known by all of Kyle's teammates as his biggest fan. Their relationship seemed solid, and even as Kyle became more and more popular, Agatha supported him enthusiastically.

He remembered one of the biggest games of the season with a smile. The stands were filled with screaming students and the energy was palpable in the air. Kyle, with his usual focus, prepared to walk onto the field, but before he did, he turned to Agatha, searching for her gaze in the crowd. She nodded to him, their little ritual before every game, and he smiled at her, knowing that her presence gave him the strength to face any challenge.

When Kyle scored the decisive touchdown that brought the team to victory, Agatha was the first to jump to her feet, screaming with joy. She was not only happy for him, but also because she knew how much it meant to Kyle to be a part of something big. After the game, they met outside the locker room, and Agatha hugged him tightly, feeling the sweat and adrenaline still pulsing through his body. «I knew you could do it.» she said, with the bright smile she reserved only for him.

But while Kyle excelled at rugby, Agatha was no different. By her sophomore year, she had become the vice president of the college journalism club, a position she had earned through her determination and talent for writing. She wrote articles that captivated the students, tackling complex issues with a clarity that made her one of the most respected writers on campus. She had become an important voice for the college's youth, and her work was starting to be noticed outside of the university.

Kyle was incredibly proud of her. Even though their schedules sometimes kept them apart, they always found ways to support each other. Agatha accompanied him to every game, but Kyle never failed to read her articles or attend the journalism club meetings as a guest. He admired her for her passion, for the dedication she put into everything she did, and for the way she could transform complex thoughts into powerful words.

There was a certain symmetry in their lives at that moment. They were both finding their place, and even though rugby and journalism took them to different worlds, they were still able to maintain their bond. Agatha, in particular, seemed to have found a new stability. Her success in journalism gave her a purpose, something to believe in and hold on to in times of uncertainty.

She fondly remembered the long nights they spent together in the club's newsroom, when Kyle would stop by after practice to wait for her. Agatha would sit at her desk, focused on the finishing touches to an article, while Kyle would watch her in silence, fascinated by the way she could lose herself in her work. Sometimes, he would bring her coffee, trying to distract her with a joke, and Agatha would smile, grateful for his constant presence.

Despite everything seeming perfect, however, there were also moments of tension, moments when their hectic lives began to take a toll. Kyle, with his new sporting commitments, often found himself swamped by training and the expectations of the team. Agatha, for her part, felt the pressure of her role in the journalism club growing, especially as the election for the new president approached. Yet they were both determined to make it work, believing that love was enough to overcome anything.

There was one night in particular that Agatha remembered clearly. After a long day of classes, practices, and meetings, they had found themselves in the small café near the campus, one of their favorite places. They were both tired, but there was something special about that moment. Sitting across from each other, hands clasped on the table, they looked into each other's eyes, and for a moment it seemed as if time had stopped.

«Don't you think we're doing too much?» said Kyle, with a tired smile.

«Sometimes it feels like we never have a moment to ourselves.»

Agatha nodded, but there was a determination in her eyes that Kyle knew well. «Maybe.» she said. «But it's worth it. We're building something, and we both have each other's support. That's what matters.»

In that moment, they had truly believed they could handle anything. Their worlds, as different as they were, had intertwined so perfectly. And as their sophomore year of college drew to a close, Agatha and Kyle felt closer than ever, ready to face whatever the future might bring.