Alex grabbed my wrist quickly and stopped me in my tracks. I glanced up at him, shocked. I couldn't read him right this second. I panicked.
"I'm sorry." I pulled my hand back to my chest. Did I just ruin this moment? I'm such an idiot!
"No, don't apologise, Lucy." He grabbed hold of my hand and squeezed it gently. I was slightly confused. I thought I'd just repulsed him for a split second. I wasn't ready for The words coming out of his mouth next.
"I want you to," he groaned. "God, Lucy, I really do. But I want to be able to reciprocate, and I want you to want me to do so. I want you to feel ready. I don't want to pressure you into anything," he said with a hint of emotion behind his voice.
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Lucy has always been the girl in the background. Quiet, driven, and chasing a future in music. When she crosses paths with Alex, a charismatic musician, their connection is undeniable. But just as quickly as he appears, he's gone.
Fate has other plans. When Alex unexpectedly re-enters her world, their bond deepens, but not everyone is happy about it. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, Lucy is forced to confront what-and who-truly matters.
Zara and Evan were always meant to be-at least, that's what she used to believe. Growing up side by side, their bond was effortless, their connection undeniable. But as high school faded and college began, Evan changed. With newfound popularity and endless distractions, he drifted away, leaving Zara with unspoken words and a heart full of what-ifs.
Now in college, Zara is determined to move on. Colin a handsome, intriguing, and completely different from Evan. With his quiet confidence and a way of seeing Zara for who she is now, not who she used to be, Colin challenges her to let go of the past and embrace what's in front of her.
As Zara begins to write a new chapter of her life, she must decide: will she keep holding onto a love that no longer belongs to her, or take a chance on something new?