Aureline Arizona, sixteen, has always lived her life with discipline, routine, and a heart that feels too much yet speaks too little. Between her studies and the silent storms she hides inside, she writes what she cannot say, filling her journal with confessions meant for one person: Calin Paul Esguerra, the twenty-year-old man who works tirelessly to support his parents and siblings. She admired him from afar, quietly and faithfully, never expecting him to notice someone like her. But fate has a way of twisting itself. One ordinary day becomes the moment everything shifts when Calin takes the first step and reaches out to know her, giving Aureline the chance she once prayed for. Yet fear is a cruel companion. The closer he got, the louder her doubts became. She was afraid of being fooled, afraid of not being enough, afraid of being seen. When Calin confessed, Aureline walked away to figure things out, not knowing that hesitation can break more than honesty ever could. While Aureline struggled with her feelings, Calin waited until waiting wore him out. His interest faded, reality pulled him elsewhere, and soon another girl from his workplace stood where Aureline never found the courage to stay. The truth hit her too late. Her journal, filled with every word she wished she told him, became her witness. In one night of unbearable pain, she burned every page and watched her feelings curl into smoke, leaving behind nothing but ashes and regret. Now, all that remains are the scars no one sees, scars written in ashes, of a love that almost was, and a girl who learned too late that silence can shatter hearts more sharply than rejection ever could.

ON HIATUS Yselaine Lavegne Alvarez has always lived quietly, observing the world from a distance, carrying both her dreams and her fears. When she transfers to a new school, the unfamiliar faces and bustling environment overwhelm her, yet she finds herself drawn to the presence of Rougen Claide Alcaraz Jr., or Junior, a boy whose charm and quiet confidence instantly captivates her. From the first moment she notices him, Yselaine's heart is stirred in ways she cannot explain, her admiration growing into a mix of curiosity, longing, and gentle fear. Junior is different from the others-handsome, sharp, and confident, yet there is a mysterious softness beneath his exterior that Yselaine senses in fleeting moments. Their connection is unspoken, fragile, and intense, as Yselaine struggles to understand her feelings while navigating the challenges of being new and the silent judgments of classmates. Every glance, every interaction with him is a small heartbeat of excitement and vulnerability, leaving her both exhilarated and anxious. This is a story of first encounters and unspoken emotions, of two hearts navigating the fragile line between admiration and affection. Yselaine's journey is one of self-discovery and courage, as she slowly learns to face her fears, acknowledge her feelings, and understand the magnetic pull between her and Junior, discovering that sometimes the most unexpected connections leave the deepest marks on the heart.