LOVE IN HALLWAYS

The New Beginning

Luna and Ava finally accepted the truth and decided to come clean with Apollo. They thought it was best to clear the air and be honest about the situation.
Luna sent Apollo both her and Ava's Snapchat IDs,
and Ava's heart skipped a beat when she saw Apollo's friend request on her ID. Although she knew he would send one, she couldn't help but feel an overwhelming sense of happiness. She felt like she was on cloud, annd nothing could bring her down.

Ava's eyes sparkled with excitement as she accepted Apollo's friend request, wondering what would happen next.

Ava decided to stop using the fake Instagram ID and ceased all communication with Apollo, despite her strong desire to talk to him. For a while, they only exchanged silent snaps.
One day, Ava sent a snap saying she was bored and had no one to talk to. She didn't expect a response, but Apollo surprised her by replying.

That night, Ava went to sleep at her maternal grandparent's home. The next morning, she woke up and reached for her phone to check her notifications.
Her heart skipped a beat as she saw the message:
"Apollo replied to your snap."
Ava was over the moon with joy, unable to contain her excitement. She had never felt this way before. Apollo had replied to her, not the fake one on insta, but the real Ava. She felt seen, heard, and validated.

Ava's hands trembled as she hesitated to open the chat. She was confused, scared, and unsure of what to expect. What if Apollo's reply was rude or hurtful? The uncertainty was overwhelming. Seeking motivation and reassurance, Ava called Luna and shared the news.
"Luna, Apollo replied to my snap! I'm so scared to open it. What if he's mad or something?"
Luna's calm and encouraging tone helped to ease Ava's nerves.
"Ava, this is good news! Don't be scared. You have to open the chat and see what he said. It's probably something nice. Just take a deep breath and do it!"
Luna's words of encouragement gave Ava the motivation she needed to face her fears and open the chat. With a newfound sense of determination, Ava took a deep breath and clicked on the chat...