forever, always ✷ rina fanfic

"I wouldn't quit on us either," a voice whispered, barely audible. I turned to see Ricky hunched over, gasping for breath, his chestnut curls bouncing with each heaving breath.

"What?"

"Last semester," he paused, taking a moment to regain his composure. "You said that you wouldn't give up on us if you weren't leaving."

A part of me had buried that memory deep in my mind, but it all came flooding back, and I couldn't help but cringe. "What's your point? Is this some kind of joke?" I was in no mood for games and far too angry with him.

Ricky looked earnestly at me, shaking his head. "No, I just wanted to remind you of your promise."

Gina Porter is on the brink of the life she's been longing for, but it doesn't arrive without its fair share of challenges. High school, as we all know, is difficult enough, and when you add the complexities of relationships, friendships, and a demanding musical into the mix, things take an unpredictable turn. This story follows Gina and her attempts to navigate her this new life and grapples with the question of whether it truly aligns with her deepest desires.