Part 2: Enter Noah

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Just as Maya thought her life was finally settling into a rhythm, Noah arrived.

Noah was everything Ethan wasn't—charming, confident, and the kind of guy who could command a room without even trying. He transferred to her school midway through the year, and somehow, they became fast friends.

Noah was exactly the type of person Maya had fantasized about meeting. He was thoughtful, remembered little things about her, and always knew how to make her laugh. But the signals he gave were... confusing.

One moment, he'd compliment her or go out of his way to spend time with her. The next, he'd seem distant, casually chatting with other girls or disappearing for hours without a word.

Maya tried not to overthink it, but she couldn't help wondering: Does he like me, or am I just imagining things?

When Ethan noticed her mood shifts, he couldn't resist teasing her. "You like someone, don't you?" he asked with a grin one day.

Maya hesitated before nodding.

"You should tell him," Ethan said simply.

"It's not that easy," she replied.

"Nothing worth having ever is," Ethan said, his words lingering in her mind long after he left.

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