38 parts Ongoing MatureA rewrite of an old story known as What they thought I didn't know.
There may be TW in this story.
(TW - Trigger warning)
Watch as young Lexi grows alongside her best friend Joseph, navigating all that life has to throw at them but will they get their happy ever after?.
The sun hung high in the sky, casting a warm glow over the park, but the air felt heavy, thick with unspoken words. I sat on the swing, my legs swinging back and forth, the chains creaking softly with each movement. Nearby, the laughter of children floated like a distant melody, but it felt muffled, like I was trapped in a bubble, separate from the joy surrounding me.
"Lexi, look!" Joseph called out, his voice bright and enthusiastic. He pointed to the slide, where a group of kids raced each other to the top. "Bet you can't beat me to the top!"
I watched him, the way his dark hair flopped over his forehead as he dashed toward the slide. I should've felt excitement, but instead, my stomach twisted. I could hear my mother's voice in the back of my mind, sharp and critical: "You're too old for that, Lexi. Stop acting like a baby."
