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Liora believes that loving someone means being brave, even when it hurts. In high school, she finds herself drawn to Kael-a quiet, distant boy who keeps everyone at arm's length. Despite his cold rejections, Liora confesses her feelings again and again, choosing honesty over fear, hope over pride. Each confession becomes a small act of courage, even as her heart slowly learns what it means to ache.
As days pass, glances linger longer, silences grow heavier, and emotions begin to shift in ways neither of them expects. While Liora struggles between holding on and letting go, Kael faces his own quiet battles-ones that shape the way he loves, the way he pushes people away, and the things he's too afraid to say out loud.
This is a slow-burn story about unspoken feelings, missed timing, and the kind of love that doesn't always end the way we imagine-but still leaves a mark. A story about growing up, choosing yourself, and learning that sometimes, even if two hearts don't end up together, their story still matters.