it's the little things that get to him. the way she remembers his favorite snacks, the way she gently teases him when he's being serious, and how she gets a little shy when they share a moment of silence. will doesn't know how to explain it-but every moment with her feels like something he wants to hold onto forever.

Eliana Arellano and Will Smith have always been close, best friends with a complicated past and feelings that never seem to go away. From high school prom night and almost-kisses to college breakups and quiet heartbreaks, their story is full of missed chances and unspoken words. Years later, Eliana becomes a sports reporter and ends up covering the NHL team Will just got drafted to. He's distant, and she's still hurt. But old feelings don't just disappear.. and neither do the "what ifs." For the Record, I loved you is a story about love that doesn't go away, timing that never feels right, and two people who keep finding their way back to each other. ___ Beginning is end of high school then there's a time skip to their time in Boston, and ofc the NHL.

They were focused on their futures-not falling for each other. Gabi Johnson has one rule: don't get attached. She's a psychology major with a passion for music, a sharp tongue, and a past she's worked hard to outrun. Love? Not part of the plan. Especially not with Will Smith-the cocky, charming NHL rookie who somehow gets under her skin in every possible way. Will lives for the rush of the game and the next big win. He doesn't have time for distractions, including Gabi, the stubborn girl who challenges him at every turn and constantly bickers with him at every chance she gets. What starts as harmless bickering slowly turns into something harder to ignore. They're both chasing dreams, both terrified of slowing down but maybe some things are worth pausing for and when Gabi's past begins to catch up, she'll have to decide whether to keep running... Or let someone run beside her. Started: April 14, 2025 Status: on break ~ Behind the Glass Series, book #2 ~ Disclaimer: it is not needed to read the books in order but recommended for the best experience!