Even If You Leave Me

He was my first kiss, my most painful heartbreak, and somehow, he remains my source of peace.

When Nari relocated from Jamaica to New York City at the age of 12, she never imagined she would fall for a boy like Kenzo. He was tall, boisterous, and a bit arrogant, yet he possessed everything she had never realized she needed. They dated for a month in high school, and in that short span, their relationship spiraled into chaos.

Rumors spread like wildfire, fake friends emerged, and fights broke out.

Despite their repeated attempts to break up, something always drew them back together. It was music, memories, or perhaps just that indescribable kind of love that refused to fade even when they tried to move on.

Now, as senior year approaches, Kenzo is preparing to leave for college, and Nari has a new boyfriend. He has someone too. However, a summer job forces them back into the same space, the same heat, and the same feelings that once ignited their passion.