Chasing After Leaving You
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Last published Mon, Jun 15, 2026
Serena Alonzo had spent years watching Zachary Villanueva through a screen one of the most famous vloggers in the Philippines known for his love of nature, adventure, and freedom. To everyone else, he was just an internet celebrity. But to Serena, he became a part of her everyday life.
She never missed a single upload, memorized his jokes, and quietly dreamed of meeting him one day.
Then suddenly, she was no longer just a fan watching from afar.
She became part of his world.
At first, it felt like a dream she was finally living. How could she not fall deeper when the person she had admired for so long started treating her gently? The small smiles, the concern in his voice, the way he always made sure she was okay, every little thing felt special to her.
What Serena didn't know was that Zachary was falling too.
But unlike her, he struggled to express what he truly felt.
Behind his bright personality and effortless charm was someone afraid of getting too close. He wanted to protect Serena from the chaos of his world, from the pressure, the rumors, and the pain that came with loving someone like him.
So instead of holding her closer, he chose to push her away believing distance was the only way to keep her safe.
But sometimes, the more you try to protect the person you love...
the more you end up hurting them.
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