Somehow, you stayed | James CORTIS

A gentle, heartfelt romance about two souls who keep choosing each other, even when the world changes around them.

In the buzzing halls of St. Johnsburry International school, a slow-burn love story quietly takes root. James, the charismatic new transfer student with a talent for basketball and a habit of overthinking, quickly becomes the center of attention. But the person who captures his interest most is Haeun-an effortless track-and-field star whose calm, reserved nature draws people in without her ever trying.

Their worlds collide in small, tender moments: shared glances during practice, unexpected conversations after school, and the comforting ease they find in each other's presence. What starts as a faint spark turns into a connection that neither distance, time, nor life's twists can sever.

As they grow from uncertain teenagers into adults chasing their dreams, James and Haeun drift, return, lose, and find each other again and again. Through heartbreaks, triumphs, and the messy beauty of growing up, their bond only deepens-proving that some people are meant to cross paths not just once, but for a lifetime.

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