Almost, but Not Quite
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  • Parts 10
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  • Reads 196
  • Votes 39
  • Parts 10
  • Time 39m
Complete, First published Nov 30, 2024
Lyra is 19, confident in her skin, but sometimes she can't shake the feeling that she's invisible.Born under the intense and mysterious sign of Scorpio, she has always embraced her uniqueness in a bustling city where everyone seems to have someone, except for her. With caring friends by her side, Lyra never feels truly left out, but a quiet loneliness lingers, especially when it comes to love. 
Throughout high school, she silently crushed on Kai, the smart and popular boy who seemed to notice her, yet never acknowledged her feelings. Despite her attempts to catch his attention,he ignored her- leaving Lyra to wonder if he didn't see her as someone worth noticing. But after graduation, she puts Kai and those lingering feelings behind her, focusing on herself and her dreams of studying abroad. 
One fateful day. their paths cross again, sparking a wave of unresolved emotions. Kai confesses that he knew she liked him, and the truth comes out. But Lyra, now self-assured than ever, is no longer waiting for someone to choose her. She's choosing herself, and in doing so, discovers a love that was always meant to be. 
"Almost, but Not Quite" is a poignant and relatable story about self discovery, the bittersweet nature of unspoken love, and the power of choosing yourself over someone who never did.
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