Erianthe Louisse Echanes cheered for Synick like it meant something. Maybe it did. Maybe it didn't. To Nari, he was more than just the boy who shone on the court-he was comfort, connection, and a feeling she never quite named out loud. The kind of presence that made you believe in almosts. But the heart has a way of hearing what it wants.

Deshuana Thais Constantino is the girl everyone relies on-calm, composed, and always saying the right thing. Volunteering for a school outreach project? Easy. Dealing with a mysterious, emotionally distant partner who keeps disappearing? Not so much. They were just supposed to tutor kids. Not fold paper stars. Not share silence that felt like home. And definitely not fall into something that didn't have a name. But he had secrets. And she had too much love to give.

Stacy Alyson Leones doesn't feel sad. Doesn't feel happy either. She just...exists. Drifting through her days like background noise. Then he walks in-all charm and half-smiles. He makes her laugh without trying. He stays longer than he should. And slowly, she forgets how to be alone. He just... saw her But not all stories are built to last. And sometimes, the people who made you feel the most...are the ones who leave the quietest.

They've been best friends since fifteen. The kind of bond built through loud arguments, quiet comforts, and inside jokes no one else understands. To others, they fight too much. To them, it's just how they are. No labels. No promises. Just something deeper than most love stories dare to be. But growing up comes with questions: What are we? What if this is love? And what happens when staying starts to hurt more than leaving? This is about what happens when love is already there-unspoken, quiet, and slowly tearing you apart.