Grade 12 - the year where everything felt simple. Cameras clicking, fireworks lighting up the sky, and two people finding comfort behind the lens. But life moves fast, and sometimes, what's once in focus slowly starts to blur. For Celeste,everything was already planned. A future in Accountancy, just like her mom - the UP topnotcher, the pride of their family. But the truth is, it was never her dream. It was the dream she inherited, the one she thought she had to chase. And when college finally came, the pressure, the sleepless nights, and the silent breakdowns started to pull her apart. Axel on the other hand, knew what he wanted. Engineering was his choice, his calling. But having a clear dream doesn't make the road easier - not when money runs short, and reality feels heavier than ambition. Still, he kept going. Because that's who he is - the kind of person who finds light even in the dark. They met again, both a little different, both a little lost. Celeste, with her fear of being seen. Axel with his quiet warmth. And between their struggles, they learned that love isn't always about saving each other - sometimes, it's about learning to stand even when everything feels out of focus. Out of Focus is a soft, slow-burn romance about growing up, pressure, and the kind of love that doesn't try to fix you - it just stays, patiently, until you're ready to see yourself clearly again. Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish