Until It Was Us
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Some people enter our lives like a storm-unforgettable, overwhelming, and impossible to ignore. But some arrive quietly, becoming a familiar presence before we even realize they have become someone important.
For Lena Schuett, love was never something she expected. It started with ordinary mornings, stolen glances from afar, and a feeling she couldn't explain. She thought it was only admiration-a quiet appreciation for someone who never even knew she was being watched.
Miu Natsha was never looking for her. She was never the reason Lena's mornings felt different.
Until one day, she was.
A story about timing, silent feelings, and the person we never expected to become the reason our hearts finally understand what love means.
Because sometimes, the person we've been waiting for isn't the first person we meet... but the one we were meant to find.
AN:
This is a work of fiction. While some real places, venues, landmarks, schools, universities, companies, or brands may be mentioned to make the story feel more authentic, the characters, events, conversations, and situations are entirely fictional and created from my imagination.
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