Fame had taken everything from him. His name, his choices, his heart. What once brought him joy became a burden, and the music he loved turned into chains he could no longer bear. So he walked away. No grand farewell, no explanations, just silence. And in that silence, he searched. For the boy he used to be. For the dream that once felt like his own. For the happiness he had let slip away. And he found her again, the one he should have never left behind. But time was unforgiving, and some goodbyes came far too late.

Prologue: Slipping Away I don't let people in. There's no point. Sooner or later, everything fades-dreams, plans, even time itself. I learned that the hard way. The future isn't something I think about anymore. Not because I don't want to, but because I know it isn't mine to have. It's easier this way. Keep moving. Keep existing. No hopes, no attachments, no regrets. And then she came along. Athena. Too stubborn, too bright-standing like the most magnificent lamp of heaven in a world I've already dimmed. She wasn't supposed to matter. I wasn't supposed to care. But something about her made me hesitate. And hesitation is dangerous. - [UNDER REVISION] "One Real Smile" will undergo revision to enhance clarity and provide a deeper understanding of the story. Additional chapters will be included to elaborate on details that were not fully explored in the current version. Thank you for your support and patience as I work to improve the narrative.